Pathfinders receive heat stroke in bus - investigations are ongoing

Rescue operation - Pathfinders receive heat stroke in bus - investigations are ongoing

After more than a dozen Scouts were injured during a trip in an overheated bus in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, investigations are ongoing. Thirteen young people from Hessen had to be treated in hospitals after the emergency response, according to a police spokesperson. Five of them were reportedly moderately and eight lightly injured.

Some of the teenagers had apparently suffered from heatstroke, while others had circulation problems. The teenagers were taken to nearby hospitals and treated on site otherwise. The teenagers were reportedly between 12 and 15 years old.

According to the police, the air conditioning system in the bus was not turned on for unknown reasons. It was still unclear whether it functioned or if it had been intentionally turned off. The bus now needs to be technically inspected. The bus driver is also being investigated. He will be questioned in the coming days, the police officer said.

1. Following the incident, the German authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the incident.
2. The children, aged between 12 and 15, had embarked on a leisure trip from Hesse to Bavaria.
3. Despite the determination of the Scout leaders to ensure the safety of the children, the tragic event occurred.
4. The local police in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, are cooperating with their counterparts in Hesse for the rescue operation and the investigation.
5. The incident has sparked concerns about the health and safety measures in place for children during summer outings.
6. The police spokesperson emphasized that the bus driver's questioning is a crucial part of the investigation, as the reasons behind the faulty air conditioning remain unclear.
7. The release of the bus driver for questioning is expected to contribute significantly to shedding light on the circumstances leading to the emergency.
8. In the meantime, the German traffic authorities are reviewing safety protocols for buses during summer journeys to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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