FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Code Yellow was declared at Fairmont Senior High School in the 11 a.m. hour Tuesday.
Officials said a white substance was seen leaking from a FedEx truck in the 900 block of 8th Street at 11:48 a.m. Two people were decontaminated at the scene and transported to a local hospital.
Police believe the white powder is a pool chemical. Officials are confirming exactly what the chemical is with the shipper.
There was no danger to residents in the area.
Fairmont Senior High School will dismiss at the normal time and will use a modified bus route for the trip home.
Marion County Schools superintendent Dr. Donna Heston has not yet responded to a request for comment.
Original story:
FAIRMONT, W.Va. –– A Code Yellow was declared at Fairmont Senior High School in the 11 a.m. hour Tuesday.
Unconfirmed reports have said a white substance was seen leaking from a delivery truck on the road behind the school.
School officials released the following statement on social media at around `12:45 p.m.:
We are transitioning to a semi-normal routine for the remainder of the day. As the issue being dealt with is on the start of the back drive, we are allowing class transitions inside the main building and between buildings with NO ACCESS TO THE BACK DRIVE. We are in constant contact with fire and police in managing the situation. Should we have this situation at dismisal, we will communicate instructions at that time. Again, please do not come to the school along the back drive until further notice. Everyone is safe and secure at FSHS. Thank you
Marion County Schools superintendent Dr. Donna Heston has not yet responded to a request for comment.