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Three students were hospitalised and a school in Melbourne's west was sent into lockdown after a swarm of wasps descended on the campus yesterday.
The wasps stung several students at Featherbrook P-9 College in Point Cook about 11.30am yesterday, leading to two being taken to Werribee Mercy Hospital and one being taken to Western Health Sunshine, all in a stable condition.
The school was then sent into lockdown as paramedics arrived and assessed 32 primary school students.
A Department of Education spokesperson has confirmed the school "enacted its safety protocols" after "several students were stung from a swarm of wasps on school grounds".
"Students remained inside and away from the affected area, with paramedics treating affected students," the spokesperson said.
An email sent to families at the school by Principal Kerry Clayton has advised "the school has engaged pest controllers to prevent further incidents of this nature".
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