Two people have been taken to hospital after a Co Fermanagh grammar school was evacuated following a report of a “smell in the building”.
St Michael’s College in Enniskillen wrote on social media that the school “initiated their evacuation plan” after the initial concern was raised.
They confirmed after that the incident has “now ended”.
However, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has confirmed two people have been taken to hospital.
An NIAS spokesperson said: “NIAS dispatched two emergency ambulances, a hazardous area response team and a paramedic to the incident. Following initial assessment and treatment at the scene, two patients were taken to South West Acute Hospital by ambulance.”
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In an initial statement St Michael’s College wrote: “Firstly all pupils are present and well having been evacuated to the central meeting point.
“A concern was raised regarding a smell in the building. As a precaution the College has initiated their evacuation plan. Emergency services are checking the building. You will receive an update within the hour. Just to reiterate all pupils are safe and well.”
In a later update they said: “The emergency has now ended. There are no concerns. Northern Ireland Fire Service has approved the building for reopening. All pupils are returning to class.”
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