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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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.