Nine in hospital after emergency crews race to primary school in Nottinghamshire

Police cars and ambulances descended on the primary school after reports of a ‘medical incident’

Nine people were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a primary school in Nottinghamshire on Wednesday (June 3). Police cars and ambulances descended on Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford after receiving a call at around 2.17pm.

Full details surrounding nature of the incident has not been confirmed, however a police spokesperson confirmed it is not being treated as a crime. A medical emergency was reported.

Police and a local councillor initially reported two pupils had been taken to hospital, however East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has now confirmed nine patients were transported to the Queen’s Medical Centre, NottinghamshireLive reports.

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“The caller reported a medical emergency. We sent a number of resources including paramedics in ambulance cars, crewed ambulances and our hazardous area response team,” a spokesperson said. “A responder from the air ambulance was also in attendance. Nine patients were transported to Queen’s Medical Centre.”

Councillor Jonathan Wheeler, who represents West Bridgford South at the county council, said he had been contacted by residents who were ‘concerned’ after spotting a large number of ambulances outside the school.

“I have spoken with the school and they have a couple of pupils who have gone to hospital for precautionary checks, the parents are aware and I won’t say more for their privacy,” he said. “Given the nature of messages sent and rumours out there the school are happy for me to post this update. Thank you.”