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Irritant Spray Sickens About 40 at Borgentreich School as Police Identify Two Suspects

Investigators say the pair handled animal‑repellent spray on a toilet, with inquiries continuing.

An einer Schule in Nordrhein-Westfalen sind rund 40 Kinder durch Reizgas verletzt worden.
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Durch Reizgas sind an einer Schule im nordrhein-westfälischen Borgentreich etwa 40 Schüler verletzt worden. Zwölf von ihnen mussten per Rettungswagen vorsorglich ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden, wie die Polizei in Höxter mitteilte.

Overview

  • Twelve students were taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution after reporting breathing problems.
  • The substance was released in a school toilet at about 10:15 a.m., triggering a large emergency response.
  • Numerous ambulances and three medical helicopters were requested, though no air transports were needed.
  • Police cordoned the area and classes ended after the fifth period, with parents collecting affected students.
  • A Red Cross helper was also treated, and the case fits a broader pattern of irritant incidents at German schools since late 2024.