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Boys treated in hospital after smoking illegal vape

Angie Brown
BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter
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The boys were taken to hospital after inhaling an illegal vape containing an unknown substance

Two schoolboys have been treated in hospital after inhaling an illegal vape laced with an unknown substance at a Midlothian school.

The 14-year-olds became ill at Dalkeith High School at about 12:30 on Tuesday.

Police Scotland said the boys were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance and later released.

Midlothian Council said it would be reminding pupils of the dangers of substance misuse and vaping, which are banned across the school estate.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman confirmed the incident and said inquiries were ongoing.

A Midlothian Council spokesman said the school was supporting the pupils and their families while the police investigation took place.

"Dalkeith High School, and indeed schools across Midlothian, will be reminding pupils of the dangers of substance misuse and vaping, which are banned across the school estate," he said.

"If families or anyone is concerned about underage vaping or substance abuse then get medical help immediately if the young person is unwell and call Police Scotland."