Ten people taken to hospital after primary school evacuated amid reports of ‘chemical leak’.

Pupils at Crieff Primary School were evacuated on Thursday and emergency services including police, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and hazardous materials services were dispatched to the scene.

Ten adults were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after an incident in which a staff member was left unwell.

Later, other staff members also felt unwell.

Perth and Kinross Council confirmed the school would remain closed as a “precautionary measure” on Friday. It is expected to reopen on Monday.

The council said it had found no evidence that leaks or spills may have contributed to the hospitalisations, but on-site testing was to continue.

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Sheena Devlin, strategic director for children and families at Perth and Kinross Council, said: “The wellbeing of our children and staff is our priority, which is why we took the decision to close the school on Friday as a precaution.

“We understand the concerns this incident has caused but would like to reassure parents, carers and pupils that we are working closely with our partners at NHS Tayside and Scottish Fire and Rescue to understand why some staff became unwell.”

“We will provide further updates as we receive more information.

“We understand the concerns this incident has caused but would like to reassure parents, carers and pupils that we are working closely with our partners at NHS Tayside and Scottish Fire and Rescue to understand why some staff became unwell.”

“We will provide further updates as we receive more information.

“Any staff member or student who feels unwell should seek medical advice as normal or contact NHS 24 on 111.”

An NHS Tayside spokeswoman said: “As a precaution, ten adults attended the emergency department at Ninewells Hospital.

“All underwent clinical evaluation and no one had any immediate health problems.

“Most of the patients have already been discharged from the hospital after being examined.”

Parents have been asked to collect their children as normal and the council said a deep clean of the area would take place this weekend.

Police Scotland statement: “At approximately 11.30am on Thursday 5 September 2024 we received a report of a potential chemical spill at a school on Broich Road in Crieff.

“Emergency services attended the scene and the building was evacuated as a precaution.

“A police cordon has been established at the scene and an investigation is ongoing.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We received a report of a potential chemical spill at a school on Broich Road in Crieff at 11.26am on Thursday 5 September.

“Operational Control sent one fire extinguishing device and two specialist fire extinguishing devices to the scene.

“Crews continue to work at the scene to keep the area safe.”

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We received a call at 11.06am in relation to an incident on Broich Road in Crieff.

“We sent numerous forces and resources to the scene, including four ambulances and three special response teams (SORT).

“Two patients were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.”

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