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| Girl burned in school explosion | Girl burned in school explosion |
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| A 10-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital suffering from "significant" burns after a chemical explosion at her school. | A 10-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital suffering from "significant" burns after a chemical explosion at her school. |
| Emergency crews were called to Swanage Middle School, Dorset, at about 1630 GMT on Wednesday. | Emergency crews were called to Swanage Middle School, Dorset, at about 1630 GMT on Wednesday. |
| The pupil, who was taking part in an experiment at an after-school science club, was transferred to the burns unit at Salisbury District Hospital. | |
| The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it has begun an investigation. | The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it has begun an investigation. |
| The girl was treated at the scene by paramedics for burns to her hand and arm before being airlifted to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. | The girl was treated at the scene by paramedics for burns to her hand and arm before being airlifted to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. |
| She was then transferred to the specialist burns unit at Salisbury District Hospital where she remained overnight. | She was then transferred to the specialist burns unit at Salisbury District Hospital where she remained overnight. |
| A spokesman for Dorset Police said that the girl's injuries were "significant" but not believed to be life-threatening. | A spokesman for Dorset Police said that the girl's injuries were "significant" but not believed to be life-threatening. |
| The pupils should be praised for their calm and sensible response to the accident Dave Pratten, head teacher | The pupils should be praised for their calm and sensible response to the accident Dave Pratten, head teacher |
| Crews from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spent an hour making the classroom safe following a fire caused by the ignition of chemicals. | Crews from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spent an hour making the classroom safe following a fire caused by the ignition of chemicals. |
| A spokeswoman for Dorset Fire and Rescue confirmed they had received reports that an explosion had occurred in the science block. | A spokeswoman for Dorset Fire and Rescue confirmed they had received reports that an explosion had occurred in the science block. |
| Dave Pratten, head teacher of Swanage Middle School, said: "Our thoughts are with her and her family and we wish her a speedy recovery. | Dave Pratten, head teacher of Swanage Middle School, said: "Our thoughts are with her and her family and we wish her a speedy recovery. |
| "I would also like to thank the school staff who administered appropriate first aid and those who helped ensure that other pupils were safely evacuated from the laboratory. | "I would also like to thank the school staff who administered appropriate first aid and those who helped ensure that other pupils were safely evacuated from the laboratory. |
| "The pupils who were in school at the time should be praised for their calm and sensible response to the accident. | "The pupils who were in school at the time should be praised for their calm and sensible response to the accident. |
| "The safety of our pupils is paramount, and we will carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident." | "The safety of our pupils is paramount, and we will carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident." |