Arlington High School, October 2021.
Five Arlington High School students are OK after they were hit by a mix of water, mustard, sand and bleach while riding the bus, officials say.
Arlington police said Wednesday morning, first responders were dispatched to 2100 S. Cooper Street after a student threw a water bottle with an unknown liquid at other students riding the bus.
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WATCH HEREArlington PD said the liquid was originally deemed not hazardous, but further testing discovered it also contained bleach.
Four of the students hit were taken to a local hospital for eye irritation, and one refused treatment, Arlington PD said.
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SIGN UP According to police, the 14-year-old student accused of throwing the bottle will be arrested for aggravated assault. Police did not release why the water bottle was thrown or the identities of the students involved.
The Arlington Independent School District said it's addressing the incident and the safety and discipline of students and staff.
"No such behavior will be tolerated," the district said. "Students have been taken to the campus to continue the learning day as planned."
