Student ignited ‘explosive compound’ at Newaygo High School, injuring 3
Updated Mar 09, 2021;
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The other students suffered minor injuries, Superintendent Peggy Mathis told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press.
The incident happened Monday morning, March 8.
Mathis said that she was awaiting information on the extent of injuries suffered by the student who allegedly ignited the “explosive compound.”
Police are investigating the incident. The state police Bomb Squad responded to the high school.
The explosion damaged a desk in the classroom.
Students were evacuated then sent home because of the odor and smoke inside the school.
“Our first priority is the safety of all of the kids,” Mathis said.
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Michigan Student Accidentally Sets Off Homemade Explosive In Classroom; 5 Injured
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Police said they do not believe the student had any malicious intent
A teacher also sought treatment
A 16-year-old student in Michigan accidentally detonated a homemade explosive that he brought to school Monday, injuring himself and four others.
Police officers were dispatched to the Newaygo High School following an explosion inside the classroom Monday morning. High School Administration dialed 911 and emergency services arrived on the scene. The school was immediately evacuated, and students were transferred to the bus garage. All Newaygo County Schools went into lockdown according to the county emergency operations plan until information was obtained that there were no further threats to students, Newaygo Police Department tweeted.
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