US EditionBoy, 14, fighting for his life after being electrocuted at £58k-a-year school
- On May 3, 2025, Chase Allen and two other students sustained electric shocks from live overhead power lines at Millfield School, located near Street in Somerset.
- The electrocution incident occurred during a serious accident involving contact with live cables, prompting an emergency response including ambulances and a hazard team.
- All three students required surgery overnight, with Chase suffering extensive burns, organ damage, and amputations to most of his toes, while his feet may also need amputation.
- An investigation involving Millfield School is underway by the Health and Safety Executive, while a GoFundMe campaign has raised more than £60,000 to assist with Chase’s medical care.
- Chase remains in critical but stable condition as he prepares for his fifth surgery, with family and the school community offering support while acknowledging a long recovery ahead.
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Boy, 14, fighting for life after being electrocuted at £58,000-a-year school
Chase Allen is in hospital after an electric shock at school left him with serious injuries (Picture: GoFundMe/SupportforChase) A ‘bright’ and athletic 14-year-old is fighting for his life after being electrocuted at a top private boarding school. Chase Allen and two other boys were electrocuted by high voltage overhead cables at Millfield School, near Street, Somerset. Ambulances, including an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, police and…
'Bright and athletic' boy, 14, fighting for life after being 'electrocuted by power cables' at private Millfield School
A 14-year-old boy, described as 'bright and athletic' by his family, has been left fighting for life after being electrocuted at private Millfield School.
'Bright and athletic' boy, 14, fighting for life after being electrocuted at private Millfield School - The Mirror
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Chase Allen, 14, was rushed to hospital after being shocked by a high voltage cable at school. His loved ones have said 'his injuries are extensive' adding that 'his feet may have to be amputated'
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