Student exposed to irritant in San Jose classroom

SAN JOSE -- A student exposed to an irritant at a San Jose middle school this morning has been sent to a hospital, a fire department spokesman said.

Crews learned about the incident at Sylvandale Middle School located at 653 Sylvandale Ave. just east of Senter Road around 9:40 a.m., Fire Capt. Mitch Matlow said.

A substance that causes irritation was released in a classroom, Matlow said.

Emergency crews have transported one student to a hospital and are assessing for other possible patients, he said.

No other details were immediately available this morning.