Pepper spray causes problems at Burlington County high school

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
MEDFORD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Multiple ambulances responded to a school in Medford, New Jersey Wednesday afternoon to help students exposed to pepper spray.

It happened in the cafeteria at the Burlington County Institute of Technology.
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It's still not clear how the spray was released and if it was intentional.

Students were advised to shelter in place for approximately one half-hour following the incident.

Medics treated the students who were having difficulty breathing.

Officials said after receiving the all-clear, class resumed as scheduled.
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