Students injured in chemistry class explosion at Glendale school

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Five high-school students were injured in a chemistry lab explosion during an after-school class in Glendale, officials said.

A beaker exploded during an experiment, and glass shards injured the students, according to Glendale Unified School District officials.
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The class was held at Toll Middle School, but the injured students all attend Hoover High School across the street, according to the district. The STEM class involves both middle-school and high-school students.

Two students were said to have serious cuts, while three had minor scratches, officials said.
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The two students with serious cuts were being evaluated at the scene for medical treatment.
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