Over 30 students of a private school in Tiruvottiyur fainted on Friday, reportedly due to a gas leak, creating widespread panic among students, school officials and parents. The incident occurred at a school on Village Street and prompted immediate evacuation and rescue efforts.

According to a Maalaimalar report, two students were rushed to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, where they are currently in a stable condition. Witnesses reported scenes of chaos as students lost consciousness and were taken for emergency medical treatment, prompting worried parents to flock to the school.

Over 30 female students reportedly experienced symptoms such as eye irritation and difficulty breathing. The fire department responded quickly and began rescue operations to ensure the safety of the affected students.

Initial police investigations indicate that the incident may have been caused by a chemical leak from the school’s laboratory. However, some reports also suggest that the fumes are coming from a nearby chemical plant. Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of the leak and have been monitoring the situation to prevent further risks.

In this situation, the parents have gathered in front of the school and some of them have resorted to an argument with the school management accusing them of not providing any information related to the incident, as reported by ABP Nadu.

After this, the Thiruvotiyur police rushed to the spot. They are currently interrogating the principal and the teachers to find out the sequence of events that led to the mass admission.

Last year, a late-night ammonia gas leak at a fertilizer factory in Chennai’s Ennore area hospitalized at least 52 people. The leak occurred from a pipeline that runs from the sea to a private fertilizer company’s factory, officials said. Many affected people needed first aid for eye irritation and breathing difficulties. Several families evacuated their homes to avoid the harmful effects of the leak.

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