Fentanyl-Laced Gummies: Student's Terrifying Experience Leads to Arrests and Awareness

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A 10-year-old elementary student in Amherst County, Virginia, was rushed to the hospital along with six other students after eating gummies from a plastic bag that tested positive for fentanyl. The student described feeling sick and scared during the incident. The school district is cooperating with law enforcement to investigate how the bag ended up on school grounds. The mother of the affected student urged parents to be vigilant and cautioned against accepting food from others. The student is now resting at home, and the school district is praised for its handling of the situation.
Topics:nation#allergic-reaction#elementary-school#fentanyl#health-and-safety#investigation#parental-awareness
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