Investigations are ongoing - Unventilated bus: 13 Scouts get heat stroke
After more than a dozen Scouts were injured during a trip in an overheated bus, investigations are ongoing. A total of 13 youths from Hessen required treatment after the rescue operation in upper Franconian Lichtenfels, according to a police spokesperson. Five of them were reportedly moderately and eight lightly injured.
Scouts had to be taken to the hospital
Some of the teenagers had apparently suffered from heatstroke, while others had circulation problems. Some of the teenagers were taken to nearby hospitals and the rest were treated on site. 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 initially unclear whether it functioned or if it had been deliberately 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.
- The children's determination to continue with their summer leisure activities despite the heat was commendable.
- After the incident, parents of the affected children expressed concern about the safety of bus travel for youth groups.
- Despite the emergency situation, the local police in Lichtenfels handled the situation smoothly and efficiently.
- The injured Scouts are expected to make a full recovery with proper rest and medical care.
- The incident has highlighted the importance of regular maintenance checks and proper usage of safety equipment on buses, particularly during the summer months.
- The Governor of Hessen, in a show of solidarity, sent a message of support to the affected children and their families, urging for improved safety measures in bus transportation.
- The incident has received attention in Germany and neighboring countries, with Bavaria also expressing concerns about the safety of bus travel for youth groups in Upper Frankonia.
