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Mass Casualty Incident Declared at Scarborough’s Wentworth School Following Suspected Gas Leak
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – A mass casualty incident (MCI) has been declared at Wentworth School in Scarborough after multiple students began experiencing respiratory distress and abdominal pain, reportedly due to a suspected gas leak.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the school following reports that at least nine children had lost consciousness.
Additional students are also experiencing symptoms consistent with gas exposure.
Incident command has requested Portland Regional Communications Center (RCC) to officially declare an MCI and has called for an additional 10 ambulances to assist in transporting affected individuals to local medical facilities.
Authorities, including fire, police, emergency medical services (EMS), and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) teams, are actively working to identify the source of the gas leak and ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Parents and guardians are urged to await further updates from school and emergency officials and to avoid the area to allow first responders to manage the situation effectively.
Further details regarding the cause of the incident and the condition of those affected will be released as the investigation progresses.
Clark County, WA – Authorities are investigating a helicopter crash that occurred Monday evening in the Amboy area of Clark County.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received reports of the incident at approximately 6:09 p.m., with the crash site located near 449th Street and NE Yale Bridge Road.
Emergency personnel from Fire District 10 responded quickly to the scene.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed that the helicopter’s two occupants had successfully exited the aircraft without injury.
Despite the fortunate outcome, firefighters identified a significant fuel leak originating from the wreckage.
Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate environmental risks, the Washington State Department of Ecology was notified and is now involved in managing the fuel spill.
Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been informed of the incident and will be conducting a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Deputies with the CCSO remain on scene to secure the area and will maintain control until it is officially turned over to federal investigators.
At this time, no additional information has been released.
Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.