Transcript for 4 Boston College students attacked with acid in France

Back now with a horrifying attack on four young women traveling overseas. Students from Boston college, studying abroad. Police say they were splashed in the face with acid. Here's Jennifer Eccleston. Revorter: Tonight, a horror for American students in southern France. Four Boston college juniors, all women, studying abroad, victims of a terrifying acid attack. Emergency teams racing to the St. Charles train station in Marseille, rushing the Americans to a local hospital. French prosecutors confirming a 41-year-old woman confessed to spraying the students with hydrochloric acid. Two of the women suffering facial burns. The others being treated for shock. Tonight, Boston college identifying them as Courtney silverling, Charlotte Kaufman, Michelle Krug, and Kelsey Kosten. One of the students will have to see an eye doctor tomorrow. The women who attacked was described as being disturbed. Reporter: Tonight, French officials ruling out terrorism as a motive. The four victims are out of the hospital, and an investigation is under way. Tom? Jennifer, thank you. Coming up next, the massive

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