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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.
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Small Plane Crashes in Manheim Township After Pilot Reports Open Door, ATC Issued Urgent “PULL UP” Warning
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A small aircraft crashed in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on Sunday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured, authorities confirmed.
The Beechcraft Bonanza, identified as Aircraft N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Moments after departure, the pilot reported an open door and attempted to return to the airport. Air traffic control (ATC) issued an urgent “PULL UP” warning just before impact.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the plane crashed in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community, located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that five people were on board at the time of the crash.
Emergency crews, including medics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but officials have yet to confirm the severity or whether there were any fatalities.
Several vehicles in the parking lot caught fire as a result of the crash. Staff at the Brethren Village Retirement Community were advised to remain indoors while emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, the circumstances leading to the aircraft’s rapid descent remain undetermined.
As a precaution, Route 501 in the vicinity has been closed to traffic. Authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area until further notice.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.