JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Seven students from Andrew Jackson High School were rushed to local hospitals after suffering 'medical emergencies' during an awards ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville Wednesday night, said a base spokesperson fin a press release.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. the students from Andrew Jackson High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps suffered medical emergencies during a Pass in Review and Awards Ceremony.
At this time, officials say it's unknown what caused them to fall-out during the ceremony.
NAS Jax says a total of nine students fell out during the ceremony, seven were transported to the hospital and two refused treatment.
We know at least four were transported to the hospital in non-life threatening condition, sources say. We are working to learn the condition of the other three transported to the hospital.
The event was being held to recognize 179 cadets with families in attendance.
The following is a statement from Duval County Public Schools:
"First, we want to send our thoughts and best wishes to the students who fell ill at the event and to their family members. School leadership will connect with those families and students to support them in any way possible as they recover.
As we learn more about what caused this situation, we will certainly review our practices and determine if anything can be done to prevent something like this from happening in the future. Right now, we are in the fact-finding phase while hoping for the quick recovery of those students impacted."
