Carbon Monoxide Concerns Prompt Medical Attention for Elkins Middle School Students in WV
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:52
Carbon Monoxide Incident Reported in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — On Thursday afternoon, students at Elkins Middle School in Randolph County, WV, experienced symptoms related to carbon monoxide exposure. Randolph County Schools Superintendent Shawn Dilly confirmed that several students required medical attention and were promptly taken to Davis Medical Center.
Response and Safety Measures
- The school district took immediate action by closing Elkins Middle School for further investigation.
- Local authorities are conducting inspections to assess the source of the carbon monoxide.
- Parents were notified regarding the health of their children and the closure.
Officials are urging the community to remain vigilant regarding carbon monoxide detection, emphasizing the need for functioning detectors in homes and schools.
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