Students injured after incident at school
Primary school students have been rushed to hospital after they were injured by falling lights at an end of term performance.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said paramedics were alerted that 10 people had been injured, including one adult, about 12pm on Wednesday.
Paramedics treated the patients at Barramurra Primary School on O’Keefe Drive in Oran Park near Campbelltown, about 55kms southwest of Sydney.
Two students were taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital and another one was taken to Campbelltown all in a stable condition.
A police spokesperson said officers attended the incident and there were no serious injuries.
A NSW Department of Education spokesperson said a piece of equipment fell during an end of term performance injuring eight students and two audience members.
“The school immediately contacted emergency services and provided first aid to those injured,” the spokesperson said.
“Safe Work is investigating the incident, and the school is providing support to students, staff and families.”
Performances scheduled at the school for 1pm and 6pm have been cancelled while investigations into the incident continue.
