Learners treated for teargas inhalation

By Xpress Reporter

Chaos erupted at Groutville High School on Friday last week, after learners “accidentally” inhaled teargas. Reports indicate that police used teargas to disperse a crowd of protesters who blocked the R102 outside the school. A source indicate that due to the strong wind in the area at the time some of the gas was blown into the school, and some learners were affected.

Xpress Times has reliably learnt that 17 learners were rushed to a nearby for treatment and assessment and were later discharged.

Concerned parents took to social media to demand explanation abo the incident, and seeking assurance about the safety of their children.

The situation was later brought to normal and learning continued.

At the time of going to press, KwaDukuza police had not commented on the teargas incident.