Child Drinks Cleaning Fluid at Athens School: Safety Concerns Raised

A concerning incident unfolded at an Athens elementary school on Thursday, May 29th, when a young student accidentally drank cleaning fluid from a water fountain. The mother of the child, in an interview, described the event, "When my child was drinking water from the outdoor fountain, another child sprayed cleaning fluid into their mouth." The fluid, thankfully, was a general-purpose cleaner without chlorine, but still caused a mouth burn. The child was taken to the hospital. The incident raises questions about safety procedures in the school and the supervision of cleaning staff. The school administration has yet to provide an official statement, but the incident underscores the importance of clear labeling and strict safety measures in school environments to prevent similar accidents.