5 students have been admitted to the hospital after being overcome by chemical fumes

Five students in hospital due to chemical fumes

YAN: Five students have been admitted to the hospital here after being overcome by chemical fumes, believed to be from a factory nearby.

The Form Three students from SM Guar Chempedak were gathered at a school hall for a briefing when the incident occured at around 9.30am on Thursday.

Nurul Izwarina Mohd Khorazi, 15, said she suddenly smelled fumes like those of a washing detergent.

"I started feeling giddy and found it difficult to breath. I asked my friends if they were alright and they told me they felt the same way," said the student when met at the hospital here.

She said a teacher then directed all the students to gather at the school field and to wear facial masks.

Eight students and a man were brought to a public health clinic, who were then referred to the hospital.

Nurul Izwarina said five students were later admitted for observation.

When contacted, a Kedah Health Department official said all the students were stable.

"We will hand over the matter to the Department of Environment so it can take action against the factory," he said. - Bernama

Credtis to and source taken from: http://thestar.com.my/news/