QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — Dozens of students are being evaluated after they were stung by a swarm of bees outside an East Valley school.
School officials say Queen Creek Junior School students were outside on the athletic field practicing a fire drill shortly before 2 p.m. when about 40 people, including staff members, were stung.
Dozens of people, including students and staff members, were stung outside of Queen Creek Junior High School early Monday afternoon.(Arizona’s Family)
No one has been taken to the hospital so far, according to a Queen Creek Unified School District spokesperson.
Arizona’s Family has reached out to the Queen Creek police and fire departments for additional information. Meanwhile, district staff members are working to find the source of the bees.
The school district released the following statement:
“This afternoon, during a scheduled fire drill at Queen Creek Junior High School, several students and staff encountered an unexpected swarm of bees on the athletic field. A number of staff and students were stung.
“School health staff responded immediately and assessed all affected students and employees. Queen Creek Fire Medical arrived on scene to assist with evaluations and ensure that all individuals were safe and received appropriate care. Parents of impacted students are being notified directly.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. The District Operations team is actively inspecting the field area to identify the source of the bees and ensure the campus remains safe. The area will remain closed until it is fully cleared.”
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