Thirteen students hospitalized after gas leak at school in Amman

Thirteen students at an elementary school in Amman’s Al-Muqabilin area were hospitalized on Tuesday after experiencing breathing difficulties due to a gas leak from a nearby industrial area.

According to the Director of Education for Al-Qweismeh, the school is located next to an industrial zone, where gas leaked from one of the garages.

Emergency teams arrived at the school, provided first aid, and assessed the students' conditions. The 13 students were then transferred to the hospital for treatment.

The director also mentioned that the affected students had pre-existing conditions, including asthma and allergies, which contributed to their breathing issues.

Meanwhile, Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah expressed concern and checked on the health of the students impacted by the gas leak from the nearby industrial facility.