Two 13-year-old twin girls from Hull were left unconscious in a park after reportedly inhaling from a vape that was allegedly laced with illegal substances, including spice and MDMA.
The incident, which occurred on 29 April, has raised fresh concerns among parents about the risks of children using unknown vaping devices or accepting them from strangers.
Mother Says Girls Were Given Vape by Other Teens
According to their mother, Kay Fores, the twins, Scarlett and Olivia Bywood, were at a local park when they met a group of girls they knew casually. She claims the group offered them what appeared to be a normal vape.
Within minutes of using it, both girls collapsed. One of them was reportedly found foaming at the mouth, while the other suffered injuries after falling during the incident.
A neighbour who witnessed the situation called emergency services, helping ensure the girls received urgent medical attention.
Emergency Response and Hospital Treatment
The twins were rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary, where they were placed on IV drips and closely monitored. Medical tests reportedly indicated the presence of MDMA and spice in their systems.
According to their mother, both children remained unconscious for several hours before eventually regaining awareness. They were discharged the following day after stabilizing.
Doctors have not publicly confirmed the specific substances involved, and details remain based on family accounts.
Family Raises Alarm Over Vape Safety Risks
The mother has since spoken publicly about the incident, warning other parents and children about the dangers of using unfamiliar vaping devices.
She described the experience as devastating and said the girls had no idea the vape may have been tampered with. She believes the situation could have easily turned fatal without quick intervention.
The story has circulated widely on social media, where many users described it as a disturbing example of a dangerous prank or targeted harm.
Authorities and Health Warnings on Youth Vaping
In the United Kingdom, the legal age to purchase or use nicotine vaping products is 18. The NHS states that while vaping is considered less harmful than smoking, it is not risk-free, particularly for children and teenagers whose brains and lungs are still developing.
Health officials continue to warn about the increasing use of vapes among young people and the potential risks of unregulated or altered devices.
Growing Concerns Over Drug-Laced Devices
While vaping is often marketed as a smoking alternative, authorities have repeatedly warned about cases involving contaminated or illegally modified products.
Incidents like this highlight the difficulty of identifying what may be inside unregulated devices, particularly when they are shared among peers or obtained outside legal retail channels.
Recovery and Ongoing Warning From Family
The twins are now reportedly recovering at home, though their family says they remain shaken and unable to fully recall the incident.
Their mother hopes sharing their experience will prevent similar cases, urging parents to speak openly with children about the risks of accepting or using unknown vaping products.
