Toxic fumes shut down Malé school
15 Apr 2015, 6:56 PM
A school located a block away from Malé’s powerhouse was shut down today after teachers and hundreds of students complained of headaches and vomiting due to toxic fumes.
The principal of Kalaafaanu School, Nazleen Wafir, said the school will be closed until Saturday as officials from the environment ministry determine the source of the fumes.
Wafir said six students had complained of toxic fumes on Tuesday, but there were more complaints today with at least two students throwing up.
“No one is in critical condition, however, heavy fumes rose from the whole school area, so we decided to call off sessions,” she said.
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