Key takeaways:
- Five of the students were taken to the hospital for medical attention, but have since recovered.
- Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
- The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is urging parents to be aware of what their children are bringing to school and to be mindful of any suspicious activity.
Amherst, Virginia – On Tuesday, seven fourth-grade students at Central Elementary School in Amherst County experienced a reaction after eating gummy bears from a bag that tested positive for fentanyl.
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said that the incident occurred during lunchtime, when one student brought the gummy bears from home and shared them with other students. Five of the students were taken to the hospital for medical attention, but have since recovered.
Lt. Dallas Hill of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said during a news conference on Wednesday that two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Emergency services were notified after the students fell ill and went to the nurse’s office.
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is urging parents to be aware of what their children are bringing to school and to be mindful of any suspicious activity. They also advise parents to talk to their children about the dangers of consuming unknown substances.
The incident is still under investigation, and the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is working with the school district to ensure the safety of all students. No further information has been released at this time.
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