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A chemical spill at a Midlands school has left five people in hospital.

Three teenagers are among those who were taken to hospital after being exposed to a chemical substance.

The incident took place at Biddulph High School, in Knypersley, Staffordshire, shortly after 10am on Tuesday, November 18.

It is understood that a hazardous area response team was dispatched to the scene, alongside fire crews.

Firefighters have since isolated the chemical and ventilated the school.

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said a sixth patient was discharged at the scene, StokeonTrentLive reports.

They said: "We were called to Biddulph High School.

"Two paramedic officers, an ambulance and

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