Students and staff from an Enniskillen school have been evacuated this morning following an incident where a concern was raised regarding a smell in the building.
UPDATE:Two taken to hospital following Enniskillen school evacuation
St. Michael's College, Enniskillen has confirmed that all students are "safe and well" and that the school was evacuated when a concern was raised regarding a smell in the building.
In a statement shared on social media, a spokesperson for St. Michael's College, Enniskillen said: "Firstly all pupils are present and well having been evacuated to the central meeting point.
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— St Michael's College (@St_Michaels_Ekn) November 5, 2024
Parents Guardians
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.
"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."
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