rescue operation - Bus not air-conditioned - five young scouts in clinic
After a ride in a overheated bus, five juveniles from a Scout group in Oberfranken were taken to the hospital. The climate control system in the bus was not turned on for unknown reasons, according to a spokesperson from the Lichtenfels Police Station. Therefore, a rescue operation was necessary in Rothmannsthal in the Lichtenfels district.
The juveniles were reportedly between 12 and 15 years old. Some of them complained of dizziness, the spokesperson said. The severity of the injuries is still unclear. There is a suspicion of severe heat stroke. The prosecutor's office has commissioned an expert to examine the bus.
The hiking group had planned an expedition in the scenic Upper Franconia region of Bavaria. Despite the incident, their leisure activities in Lichtenfels were disrupted. The rescue operation in Rothmannsthal added traffic congestion to the already chaotic situation.
The emergency services were working diligently to ensure the juveniles' health was stabilized. The youths were grateful for the swift response, given the potential severity of their conditions due to the intense heat exposure. The incident served as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety, especially during summer leisure activities in Germany.
