Chemical Incident at Benson High | Charleston News

A 15-year-old student at Benson High School in Portland is in critical condition after mixing and ingesting chemicals in the cafeteria, triggering a full lockdown and evacuation. Emergency crews rushed to neutralize hazardous substances, while police brought in an explosive disposal unit and are investigating a potential social media link. The school remains closed as officials urge anyone with symptoms to seek medical help — a harrowing day that tested the community’s response and highlighted the fragility of safety in schools. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0deecae0ae920a39