Kingston Elementary School: Five hospitalized as ambulances rush to scene after staff became ‘dizzy’

FIVE people were hospitalized as ambulances rushed to a Massachusetts elementary school after staff became “dizzy”. The Kingston Fire Department responded to Kingston Elementary School in Massachusetts, Thursday afternoon. According to Kingston Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch, ten people complained of feeling dizzy. A boiler had just been activated in an older part of the […]

FIVE people were hospitalized as ambulances rushed to a Massachusetts elementary school after staff became “dizzy”.

The Kingston Fire Department responded to Kingston Elementary School in Massachusetts, Thursday afternoon.

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Health officials responded to Kingston Elementary School in Massachusetts after staff and students were reportedly feeling ‘dizzy’[/caption]

According to Kingston Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch, ten people complained of feeling dizzy.

A boiler had just been activated in an older part of the building and it was said to be hot inside, Hatch added.

The fire chief told 7News they got no reading for carbon monoxide and five people, all adults, were transported to a hospital.

The facility was immediately evacuated while fire officials investigate the condition of the building.

“We are on scene. We had a report from a few staff who felt dizzy. The KFD is on scene and assessing the situation,” Superintendent of Schools Jill Proulx told CBS Boston.

“The students are being cooperative and amazing as we wait for a final determination from KFD. Once we receive clearance we will be able to return to the building,” Kingston Elementary reportedly said in an email to parents.

Students and staff have since been let back into the building after a few hours.

The school will be dismissed at its regular time.

“Thank you for your patience as we worked to make sure the building was safe for all,” principal Kerri Whipple reportedly said in a statement to parents.

There’s no word yet on what caused the issue.