Oil Drum Explosion Article

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Sun West School Division



Oil Drum Explosion Article

The 18-year-old critically injured in an explosion Thursday at an Ottawa high school has died from his injuries, CBC News has learned. The 18-year-old student critically injured in an explosion Thursday at an Ottawa high school has died from his injuries. CBC News has confirmed that Eric Leighton died Thursday evening in hospital, following an explosion during an auto shop class at Mother Teresa Catholic High School. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 10:40 a.m. Thursday morning after an empty 55 US gallon drum containing oil residue exploded in the school's auto shop class, according to a joint statement from Ottawa police, fire services and paramedics. Read attached article for more.

Download: Ottawa_high_school_student_dies_after_explosion_at_school.docx


Return to top