Dozens hospitalised after 'insecticide' sprayed at high school in Japan

Students, teacher were tested by the toxicology department after reportedly feeling unwell

Last updated: July 01, 2025 | 17:08

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: More than a dozen students and a teacher were rushed to the hospital after a prank went wrong at a school in Japan, 35kms from Tokyo.

The teacher, who made the emergency call at 11am on June 30, said “a student sprayed something inside the school,” according to NHK. The teacher and 17 students, mostly teenage girls, were then rushed to the hospital after they reportedly felt unwell.

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According to NHK and Japan Today, the male student said he “jokingly sprayed insecticide in the corridor,” when questioned by the authorities and police

All those who were exposed to the spray are said to have only mild symptoms, and the situation is currently being investigated by the police.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.