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Several Children Accidentally Pepper-Sprayed In Jersey City: Reports

As many as 25 children in Jersey City were treated after a classmate mistakenly set off a pepper spray container at school Wednesday morning, according to published reports. 

Several students were treated after accidental exposure to pepper spray Wednesday morning.

Several students were treated after accidental exposure to pepper spray Wednesday morning.

Photo Credit: Jersey City Public Schools

The incident occurred as third-graders were in a gym class at Whitney Young Jr. School, where the student activated a pepper-spray container attached to a keychain. 

The school was evacuated and reopened a few hours later. The incident was under investigation. 

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