Five youths and one adult were taken to hospital with minor injuries after Peel police say they received reports of an aerosol device being sprayed at Brampton high school on Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews, along with police and paramedics, were called to Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, located near Torbram Road and Sandalwood Parkway, shortly after noon for reports of a possible aerosol device being released at the school.

Paramedics told CP24 that six people, including five youths and one adult, were take to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries, paramedics said, are believed to be minor.

Police have released few details about the incident and it is unclear if any charges will be laid.