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Pupils and staff have been evacuated from a primary school in Perthshire as a “precaution” following reports of a potential chemical leak.
The decision to evacuate Crieff Primary School in Broich Road came after an adult working at the premises fell ill.
Emergency were called to the school at about 11.30am on Thursday, and a police cordon remains in place.
The school has contacted parents directly to arrange pick-ups.
Crieff Primary School has been evacuated as a precaution after an adult working on the premises took unwell. Parents have been contacted by the school directly for pick-up as per normal arrangements.Scottish Ambulance and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are on site. pic.twitter.com/ktPWqy8u7S
— Perth and Kinross Council (@PerthandKinross) September 5, 2024
A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said: “Crieff Primary School has been evacuated as a precaution after an adult working on the premises took unwell.
“Parents have been contacted by the school directly for pick-up as per normal arrangements.
“Scottish Ambulance and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are on site.”
Police Scotland confirmed their inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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