Hazardous Substances Disrupt Schools in Koblenz and Bad Düben

Separate incidents involving pepper spray and an unidentified liquid caused respiratory issues among students, prompting evacuations and investigations.

In Koblenz, pepper spray was released in a gymnasium, affecting 40 students with respiratory irritation; one student was hospitalized as a precaution.
The affected floor of the Koblenz school was evacuated, and students received medical attention in the auditorium; over 50 emergency personnel responded.
In Bad Düben, an unidentified liquid was found in a school restroom, causing respiratory symptoms in 12 students and a staff member.
The Bad Düben school was evacuated, with students relocated to the gymnasium while emergency teams worked to identify the substance.
Authorities are investigating both incidents to determine the perpetrators and the nature of the substances involved.