THREE teens were rushed to hospital after being electrocuted at a top private boarding school.
The boys were said to have been zapped by an overhead electrical cable at posh Millfield School in Somerset.
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The lads, aged 13 to 14, suffered burns and needed surgery following the terrifying incident on Saturday.
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.
The school has now been referred to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation.
A letter from the £58,000-a-year school’s headmaster, Gavin Horgan, to parents said that a “serious incident occurred yesterday evening.”
He said “contact with overhead electrical cables” had left the teenagers with “serious injuries.”
He added: “The boys have undergone surgery overnight and are currently in a stable condition.
“It will be some time before we understand the extent of their injuries and it will be a long road to recovery.
“All three students have their families or close family friends with them.
“We are in close contact with the families and they are very grateful for the care that has been afforded to their children.”
The school has offered counselling to the other boys in the boarding house where it happened, the head said.
The headteacher asked parents to “avoid speculation,” and tried to reassure them that it was an “isolated incident.”
He said that the pupils were “supported by Millfield staff within moments and emergency services were there within minutes.”
A Millfield spokesperson said: “There is no ongoing danger to others.
The entire Millfield Community’s thoughts and best wishes are with them all.
We ask for everyone to respect their privacy and avoid speculation. We are working closely with the authorities to investigate how the accident occurred.”
The school boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 30,300 square foot riding school, squash courts and a fencing “salle,”.
It is known for its excellence at sport and has also educated England captain Chris Robshaw, Olympic shooter Peter Wilson, the King of Thailand, and pop star Lily Allen.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were called by the ambulance service at 7.50pm on Saturday 3 May to support them and the fire service in responding to an incident at Millfield School, near Street.
“Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed.
“Following the incident, a referral was made to the Health and Safety Executive who will lead in any investigation.”
A HSE spokesperson said: “HSE is aware of this incident and has been in contact with Avon and Somerset Police and the School to make initial enquiries.”