Students rushed to hospital after accident at Barramurra Public School in Sydney southwest suburb of Oran Park
Three students have been raced to hospital after an accident at a southwest Sydney school.
Paramedics treated 10 people — nine children and one adult — when they were called to Barramurra Public School on O’Keefe Dr, in Oran Park, about midday on Wednesday, a NSW Ambulance spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au.
Three students were taken to hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries.
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7NEWS understands the students were injured when a lighting rig fell as they were performing on stage.
“It just fell straight down ... because somebody wiggled it and bumped it,” witness Millie told 7NEWS.
A spokesperson for the Department of Education told 7NEWS.com.au that the piece of equipment fell during an end of term performance.
“The school immediately contacted emergency services and provided first aid to those injured.
“Three students have been transported to hospital with minor injuries, while the remaining students and audience members were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics on-site.
“Safe Work is investigating the incident, and the school is providing support to students, staff and families.”
Performances that had been scheduled for 1pm and 6pm at the school were cancelled while investigations into the incident continue.
Originally published on 7NEWS
