Annoying gas in the schoolroom. - Students and instructor mildly hurt
On a Tuesday at a secondary school in Bergheim, irritant gas caused the injury of 16 students and one teacher. The fire department spokesperson stated that while the entire school was evacuated due to the incident, only a single class was affected. The classroom was aired out, and the injured students were set to return to the building after break. Two paramedics examined and treated the victims. A total of 10 firefighters, 4 ambulances, and 2 ambulances with paramedics were present at the scene. The source of the irritant gas, be it intentional or accidental, remains unknown.
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In North Rhine-Westphalia, where Bergheim is located, the secondary school affected by the emergency will likely implement additional safety measures. Despite the incident, the school's principal mentioned the importance of continuing education. Following the recovery of the injured students and teacher, they will return to their secondary school classroom. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the origin of the irritant gas in the schoolroom.
