A 14-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after being electrocuted by a high voltage cable at a top private boarding school.
Chase Allen was rushed to hospital alongside two others zapped by the overhead electrical cable at posh Millfield School in Somerset.
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Ambulances, an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire engine and police scrambled to the scene in the town of Street after the alarm was raised.
Chase is described as a “bright and athletic” teenager who competed in the 100m running and discus at last year’s English Schools’ Track and Field Cup
It has now been revealed he suffered extensive injuries “affecting his internal organs” and with “such severe burns that he has had most of his toes amputated”, according to a Gofundme page.
The statement said: “His feet may have to be amputated and NHS surgeons are working tirelessly.
“They remain uncertain whether they will be able to save his feet as the burns have caused critical damage.
“We all pray that no more had to be amputated and we are enormously grateful for everything the NHS is doing. Careful fluid therapy is being used for his internal injuries.”
The lads, aged 13 to 14, suffered burns and needed surgery following the terrifying incident last Saturday.
A letter released from the £58,000-a-year school’s headmaster, Gavin Horgan, to parents said that a “serious incident occurred”.