Bournemouth school evacuated
Some sort of irritant's been making people ill.
Around 600 pupils and staff have had to be evacuated from a school in Bournemouth this afternoon (Friday 14th October).
They've been sent home from Kings Park Primary School in Boscombe.
Dorset Fire Service say it's because of some sort of respiratory irritant but they don't know where it's come from.
Investigations are ongoing.
Ashley Road, Boscombe is currently closed and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
The Health Protection Agency, local hospitals and NHS Direct are all aware and dealing.
Key message is for everyone to stay away from the area, keep windows and doors closed and to call NHS Direct on 0845 4647
should they experience any adverse symptoms.
No other properties have been evacuated.
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