4 teens in serious condition, 1 critical after taking edibles at North Side HS
CFD responded to address where Chicago Public Schools' Uplift High School is located on Wilson Avenue
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Four teens were taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition and one was in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after eating edibles, Chicago fire officials said.
Chicago fire crews responded about 3 p.m. to 900 W. Wilson Ave. in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Chicago Public Schools' Uplift Community High School is located at that address.
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CFD said the five teens were taken to a nearby hospital, and four were in serious condition, while one was in critical condition.
In a letter sent to parents, Uplift officials confirmed the students ate the edibles at the school.
The students' parents have been notified, the school said.
"We will be handling this matter in accordance with CPS policies," the letter said.
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