Large emergency response following incident at Chichester school

Four people suffered allergic reactions at Chichester Free School, requiring the aid of paramedics. Two of the students were taken to hospital.

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed an amulance crew attended the scene.

Two fire engines and at least two police cars were also pictured at the scene.

Students at the school were commended for their 'mature response' to the incident.

In an email to parents, principal Louise New, said: "At 1pm today in the secondary phase of the school, there were four allergic reactions which required the presence of ambulances and response medics. Due to the number and severity of these reactions we acted on the advice of the emergency Services to evacuate the whole school to their outside zones.

"The year group bubbles were not broken during this procedure and I am very proud of the mature response from all of the pupils.Primary pupils have now returned to class. Secondary pupils are being supervised in their outdoor zones and will return to the building for their final lesson of the day. Pick up time is as normal.

"The Emergency Services have praised the School's swift response to this incident and the pupils' calm and mature behaviour throughout."