Outback town in lockdown after students bring toxic metal to school
An outback town in Queensland is in lockdown after students brought mercury to school for show-and-tell. The incident has led to the closure of several locations in Cunnamulla as authorities work to contain potential contamination. Local officials believe the students had good intentions but the situation has caused significant disruption in the small community.
- ▪Students found vials of mercury at a local dump and brought them to school.
- ▪Large parts of Cunnamulla have been shut down due to the mercury scare.
- ▪Emergency crews are assessing contamination and some families have been evacuated.
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