Children at a primary school in Bergheim suffer potential gas leaks

In Bergheim, Germany, an incident at the Erich-Kästner Main School occurred at 10:30 AM on Tuesday. The incident involved a substance leak in class 8a, which led to suspicions of a gas leak.

Upon arrival, three children and a teacher complained of respiratory irritation, with more children reporting similar symptoms soon after. The fire department initiated ventilation measures in the school to address the situation.

The operation of the fire department and emergency services was completed around 12:45 PM on Tuesday. Fortunately, 15 children did not have to be transported to hospitals. However, one child and the teacher were injured and transported for further medical attention.

Initial response included an ambulance and a doctor's emergency vehicle. As the situation escalated, additional resources were dispatched, including three more ambulances, a doctor, and the professional fire brigade with the command service.

All children were examined and treated by doctors and emergency service personnel at the scene. The identity of the substance reportedly licked in classroom 8a of Erich-Kästner-Hauptschule in Bergheim is not provided in the available search results.

The police have started investigations into the cause of the suspected gas leak. The Fire Department Bergheim can provide updates on the investigation, as they are currently conducting the investigation.

Mayor Volker Mißeler and the department head for youth, education, and order, Andrea Lehmann-Pedyna, visited the scene of the incident to assess the situation following the completion of the operation by the fire department and emergency services.

For further inquiries, contact the Fire Department Bergheim Press Spokesman, Sebastian Draxl, at 0151 59983940 or email [email protected]. The Fire Department Bergheim Press Spokesman, Sebastian Draxl, can provide further information regarding the incident.