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Wales Online
6 days ago
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- Wales Online
Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after Welsh high school evacuated
Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after Welsh high school evacuated Pupils were evacuated after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was found at the school Denbigh High School was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon (Image: Daily Post Wales ) A bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion after a "potentially harmful chemical" was found at a high school on Tuesday. Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School on the advice of experts. Police confirmed that a successful controlled explosion took place. In a statement North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rural said: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion." "There are no wider safety issues and officers have now left the scene. Thanks to the local community for their understanding and patience whilst this matter was dealt with – diolch yn fawr iawn." This confirmation comes after Denbigh High School issued an "important notice" to parents warning historical chemicals had been found at the school. Students were evacuated from the premises on Tuesday afternoon. Denbigh High School, which has roughly 500 students, said it ordered an evacuation for safety reasons. prioritised safety by ordering an immediate clearing of the premises. It caters for pupils aged 11-18 years from Denbigh, St Asaph, and surrounding villages, reports NorthWalesLive. Article continues below In a statement issued via its social media media pages on June 3 the school said: "We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department. "This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Bomb squad blows up ‘harmful chemical' at secondary school with all students evacuated
LOCKED DOWN Bomb squad blows up 'harmful chemical' at secondary school with all students evacuated Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BOMB SQUAD was called to a school after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered. Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School in Wales while the squad carried out a controlled explosion. A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rural statement read: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion." The school issued a warning to parents after historical chemicals were found. Around 500 pupils aged 11-18 were evacuated Tuesday afternoon on expert advice. In a statement the school said: 'We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department. 'This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Bomb squad blows up ‘harmful chemical' at secondary school with all students evacuated
A BOMB SQUAD was called to a school after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered. Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School in Wales while the squad carried out a controlled explosion. Advertisement A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rural statement read: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion." The school issued a warning to parents after historical chemicals were found. Around 500 pupils aged 11-18 were evacuated Tuesday afternoon on expert advice. In a statement the school said: 'We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department. Advertisement 'This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.' 1 Denbigh High School was evacuated while a controlled explosion took place Credit: Google
