Pupils sent home after bomb scare at primary school in Ladysmith

A bomb scare at Egerton Primary School on Thursday saw the children and educators being evacuated to the school field and the area cordoned off, reports Ladysmith Gazette.

K9 units, public safety, and other emergency personnel are on scene.

Officials are currently combing the area for explosive devices.

Many parents have already picked up their children from the school and taken them home.

So far, no explosives have been found.

Updates to follow as more information is made available.

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