A significant emergency service deployment in Birmingham, initially feared to be a hazardous materials incident, was revealed to be a teenage egg and flour fight.
Major Emergency Response Scrambled
On Friday, November 21, police, fire, and ambulance crews were urgently dispatched to Muntz Street in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The call came in at 7.36pm with concerns about a potential 'hazmat' situation, prompting a large-scale response.
The West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it sent three ambulances and an experienced paramedic officer to the scene. Video footage from the area showed emergency vehicles and police tape cordoning off the pavement near the junction with Wright Street.
Unexpected Discovery on Muntz Street
Upon arrival, the emergency crews made a surprising discovery. Instead of a dangerous chemical spill, they found the aftermath of a food fight. A spokesman for West Midlands Police later confirmed, "It was an egg and flour fight and not a police matter."
The West Midlands Fire Service, which had initially sent two crews from Hay Mills and Highgate stations, stated the call was a false alarm and that crews were not on site for long.
Teenagers Treated by Paramedics
Despite the non-hazardous nature of the incident, three teenagers required medical assessment. A spokeswoman for the ambulance service provided details: "On arrival, crews found three teenage patients requiring assessment. A girl was treated for minor injuries and conveyed to Heartlands Hospital whilst a second girl and a boy were assessed and discharged at the scene."
The incident, which caused a brief but significant stir in the community, was resolved without any serious injuries, with authorities confirming that thankfully, no one was 'battered' in the altercation.
