On the afternoon of September 22, a teacher in a primary school in Changzhou was demonstrating an experiment in a science class. Due to irregular operation, flashing occurred. The burst of flame caused burns to 4 students and was diagnosed with partial second-degree burns on admission.
The statement of the situation issued by the school involved is as follows:
Explanation of the accident at Qianjie Primary School in Changzhou City Bureau
At around 1:40 pm on September 22, 2020, a teacher from Qianjie Elementary School in Changzhou Bureau demonstrated the scientific experiment "Hot Air Balloon Rise" in the science class "Hot Air and Cold Air". When adding alcohol to the evaporation dish, Due to the irregular operation, the volatilized alcohol and the air formed a mixed gas. When the evaporating dish was not completely cooled, it flashed, and the fire that burst out caused burns to 4 students.
There was no explosion at the scene.
School leaders and teachers quickly sent 4 students to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, and contacted their parents in time.
On the same day, 4 students were admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with partial second-degree burns.
The city and district leaders attach great importance to it and organize expert consultations to study diagnosis and treatment plans.
At present, under the meticulous treatment of the expert group, the injuries of the four students have improved significantly.
An accident investigation team led by the emergency department has been established in Tianning District of Changzhou City to further investigate the cause of the accident.
The school has suspended all courses related to scientific experiments.
The teachers involved have suspended all education and teaching work to cooperate in the investigation and handling of the accident.
The school will deeply learn lessons, draw inferences from one another, and take practical and effective measures to strengthen the prevention and control of safety risks.
(CCTV reporter Wu Rui)