About 14 elementary school students sent to hospital after pepper spray used on bus

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Approximately 14 elementary school students were sent to the hospital Wednesday morning, after pepper spray was used on a school bus en route to Vincent Farm Elementary School.

According to the Baltimore County Police Department, around 9:35 a.m. on March 11, officers were sent to the 6000 block of Ebenezer Road for a report of potential pepper spray exposure.

Upon arrival, officers determined that a student had used the pepper spray on the bus while it was traveling to the elementary school.

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About 14 students were transported to an area hospital as a precautionary measure due to the effects of the pepper spray.

Baltimore County Police said that the pepper spray was used accidentally, and they believe that a student found the spray before bringing it onto the bus.

As a result, police said that there are no charges expected.