Maine Elementary School Evacuated After Students Report Respiratory Issues

Eleven students were hospitalized as a precaution, but no hazardous substances were detected in the building.

Students at Wentworth Elementary School in Scarborough, Maine, reported respiratory distress during a concert rehearsal on Thursday morning.
One student passed out, prompting the evacuation of the school and the hospitalization of 11 students for precautionary evaluation.
Fire officials investigated the building for potential gas leaks or hazardous substances but found no evidence of any danger.
The affected students were moved to Scarborough High School while the elementary school was inspected and later reopened.
The cause of the students’ illnesses remains unknown and is under investigation by school and fire department officials.