A teenager who was electrocuted by a power cable at a top private school has been left fighting for his life and potentially needing an operation to amputate his feet, his family has revealed.

Talented athlete Chase Allen was rushed to hospital alongside two others after they were zapped by the high voltage cable at Millfield School in Somerset on May 3. 

The ‘bright and athletic’ 14-year-old who competed in the 100m running and discus at last year’s English Schools’ Track and Field Cup suffered extensive injuries ‘affecting his internal organs and with such severe burns that he has had most of his toes amputated’, a Gofundme page set up on behalf of his family has revealed.

The statement said: ‘His feet may have to be amputated and NHS surgeons are working tirelessly.

‘They remain uncertain whether they will be able to save his feet as the burns have caused critical damage.

‘We all pray that no more had to be amputated and we are enormously grateful for everything the NHS is doing. Careful fluid therapy is being used for his internal injuries.’

Ambulances, an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire engine and police scrambled to the scene in the town of Street after the alarm was raised.

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating how the accident took place.

A teenager who was electrocuted by a power cable at a top private school has been left fighting for his life and potentially needing an operation to amputate his feet

Chase Allen was rushed to hospital after he was zapped by the high voltage cable at Millfield School in Somerset on May 3

In an update on Chase’s condition posted on Thursday, his family added: ‘Chase has a recovery day today and is resting as much as he can to prepare for his 5th surgery tomorrow. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love, support and prayers from the Millfield community and beyond.

‘Our boy is a real warrior, a fighter and we are staying positive and praying that he can continue to get better with every hour that passes.’

Friend of the family Daveene McCallion who set up the Gofundme page which has since raised more than £60,000, said: ‘Chase was at the same school as my son and is the same age.

‘It could so easily have been my son and – in a way – Chase is indeed one of ‘our’ lovely children.

‘Chase is bright and energetic, with a passion for sports. Known for his determination and athletic skill, he has been an inspiration to his teammates and friends.

‘He has always been positive, healthy and strong.

‘For him and his family, life has just taken a shocking and devastating turn.’

Gavin Horgan, headmaster of the £58,000-a-year school, wrote to parents to tell them a ‘serious incident occurred’ In a letter seen by The Sun, he said ‘contact with overhead electrical cables’ had left the teenagers with ‘serious injuries.’

He added: ‘The boys have undergone surgery overnight and are currently in a stable condition.

‘It will be some time before we understand the extent of their injuries and it will be a long road to recovery.

‘All three students have their families or close family friends with them.

‘We are in close contact with the families and they are very grateful for the care that has been afforded to their children.’

A Millfield spokesperson said: ‘There is no ongoing danger to others.

‘The entire Millfield community’s thoughts and best wishes are with them all.

‘We ask for everyone to respect their privacy and avoid speculation.

‘We are working closely with the authorities to investigate how the accident occurred.’

The school is known for its excellence at sport and has also educated England captain Chris Robshaw, Olympic shooter Peter Wilson, the King of Thailand, and pop star Lily Allen.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: ‘We were called by the ambulance service at 7.50pm on Saturday 3 May to support them and the fire service in responding to an incident at Millfield School, near Street.

‘Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed.

‘Following the incident, a referral was made to the Health and Safety Executive who will lead in any investigation.’

A HSE spokesperson said: ‘HSE is aware of this incident and has been in contact with Avon and Somerset Police and the School to make initial enquiries.’