Two schools in Swindon have been evacuated after people started feeling unwell.

Pupils at Brimble Hill School and Uplands School, on Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, have been sent home following the reports and the emergency services have been at the site throughout Wednesday.

Other schools nearby including Abbey Park School and Red Oaks Primary School have been locked down as a precaution.

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After multiple unconfirmed reports of a suspected gas leak, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service released a statement to confirm what happened.

A spokesperson for the service said: “We were called to Brimble Hill Primary School, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon at 8:46am after reports of a chemical smell and some people feeling unwell.

“Crews from Westlea and Stratton attended and have been investigating the cause of the smell. 

“The incident is ongoing and further specialist technical support is being provided by Avon Fire and Rescue Service to determine the cause of the smell.

“Three people have attended hospital with reported symptoms after being on site, but their condition is not serious.

“As a precaution, the school has been evacuated as was neighbouring Uplands School and Swindon Borough Council have been working with the schools to ensure pupils are returned home safely.

“A major incident has not been declared.”