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Repeated Irritant Gas Releases Reported at Bochum Comprehensive School

Police are investigating the source of the substance.

Feuerwehr in Bochum: Atemwegsreizungen nach Reizgas, 17 Menschen betroffen.
Bei einer mutmaßlichen Reizgasattacke im Sauerland sind an einer Schule mindestens 28 Schüler verletzt worden. Das Reizgas wurde in Containern versprüht, die derzeit als Unterrichtsräume genutzt werden, wie die Polizei in Meschede mitteilte.

Overview

  • The incidents were recorded on October 27 and twice on October 28 at 09:25 and 11:37 at Gesamtschule Bochum‑Mitte on Feldsieper Straße.
  • Several people reported acute respiratory irritation during the Tuesday releases, according to officials.
  • Four individuals were treated on site after the first Tuesday callout, and 13 were examined during the second.
  • Feuerwehr Bochum responded to both Tuesday incidents with a total of 16 personnel.
  • Authorities reported no serious injuries and have not identified the substance or any suspect.