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Irritant Gas Released at Ludwigshafen School Injures 25 Students

Investigators seek evidence to identify the perpetrator.

Overview

  • An unknown individual sprayed irritant gas in a stairwell at the Realschule on Karolina‑Burger‑Straße on Tuesday.
  • The gas spread into adjacent classrooms, causing respiratory irritation in 25 pupils.
  • Five children were taken to nearby hospitals for further treatment, and others were treated on site.
  • Firefighters and emergency medical services responded alongside police, and the school was cleared and later reopened.
  • Officers are interviewing witnesses and working to secure video footage, and initial medical assessments say the affected pupils are generally well.