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School Science Experiment Explosion in Porqueres Injures Three Children, Two Seriously

Police have opened an inquiry into the outdoor experiment's cause.

Overview

  • The blast occurred late morning during a fourth‑grade activity at Escola L’Entorn de Porqueres, with firefighters reporting a bottle exploded in an outdoor, ventilated area.
  • Emergency services dispatched two medical helicopters, five ambulances and a psychological support team, and secured the scene.
  • Two pupils with serious burns were transferred to Barcelona’s Vall d’Hebron Hospital—one by helicopter and one by ambulance—and a third, with minor injuries, to Girona’s Josep Trueta.
  • Local media later reported that two of the injured were discharged the same afternoon, with official updates on their conditions still developing.
  • Officials said the rest of the students and staff are safe, restricted access to the area, and confirmed that Mossos d’Esquadra are investigating the materials and circumstances involved.