Defence Force responds to potentially unstable chemicals found in school science labs
Defence Force teams were called to dispose of hazardous substances discovered in science labs at multiple New Zealand schools.
A potentially unstable explosive chemical was discovered in science labs at several schools across New Zealand. The Defence Force was brought in to safely handle the hazardous material, including detonating it on school grounds. Emergency services were also involved in the response at affected schools.
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Potentially unstable explosive chemical found in school science lab
A Defence Force team exploded the material on back field of Horowhenua College.
NZ Herald
Potentially unstable explosive chemical found in Horowhenua College science lab
The material was found in a science lab at a Levin school and exploded on the back field.
RNZ
Stored chemistry experiment in Horowhenua College science lab became potentially explosive substance, principal says
A Defence Force team exploded the senior chemistry experiment on the back field of Horowhenua College.
Stuff
Defence Force called in after hazardous substance found in school lab
Emergency services, along with the Defence Force were called in to help with a hazardous substance found in Hutt Valley High School’s science lab.
NZ Herald
Tollens’ reagent found at three schools sparks evacuations and Defence Force response
One Tree Hill College was evacuated after the chemical was discovered.