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The group of Year 6 children from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre on Wednesday where they were monotored for several hours

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Nine school children were rushed to hospital after eating seeds from trees on the school grounds. The Year 6 pupils from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire were admitted to Queen’s Medical Centre on Wednesday, June 3.

After several hours of observation, the students were discharged without harm and returned to their families. Chris Belton, the head teacher at the school, stated: “As a precaution, nine Year 6 pupils were taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre where they were monitored for several hours, reports Nottinghamshire Live.

“All nine pupils were discharged after a short period and have since had no adverse reactions. I am delighted to say that all nine pupils are back in school today.”

Mr Belton further noted that the trees had been cordoned off and would be removed, with teachers warning children about the risks associated with eating wild seeds and berries.

“The area where the children were playing remains cordoned off, and following a professional inspection this morning by our school’s ground maintenance team, a small number of trees will be removed,” the head teacher said.

“This morning’s school assembly reinforced the message of safe play and the dangers of eating berries or seeds from trees and shrubs.

“I would also like to commend the swift actions of Jesse Gray staff and the robust and prompt response from the emergency services.'”

Parents dropping off their children at the Musters Road school on Thursday, June 4, appeared reassured by the school’s handling of the potential health concern.

One mother, who was collecting two children from school, commended the school’s handling of the extraordinary medical incident.

“I don’t really know what happened, but there were ambulances around the school. They were eating berries, we were told. They have been very cautious.”

A father, who had just collected his child from the school, revealed parents had received an email regarding the situation which reassured them.

“Ambulances took the children to hospital, but nothing came of it. I think they’re all home now.”

Emergency services had raced to the 420-pupil school at approximately 1.20pm on Wednesday, with an air ambulance and specialist hazardous area response team dispatched.

Nottinghamshire Police initially stated two pupils had been taken to hospital, however East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) subsequently confirmed nine patients had been conveyed to the Queen’s Medical Centre.

“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 on Wednesday that he had been contacted by residents who were “concerned after spotting a large number of ambulances outside Jesse Gray school”. He stated that he knew of students who had been taken to hospital for “precautionary checks”.