Dozens of primary school children in Berlin were treated for injuries after a mass incident involving tear gas. Emergency services rushed to the school this morning
Almost 40 children were injured at a primary school in Berlin after tear gas was sprayed on site.
Emergency services rushed to Miriam Makeba School in the city of Moabit at around 9am this morning. Multiple kids complained of shortness of breath and eye irritation after the substance was used in the hallway.
Police, firefighters and medics attended the scene and treated 37 pupils. Officials evacuated the building in response to the incident. Worried parents raced to the school to check on their children.
Pictures show families crowding around the police and ambulance vans as they waited for an update.
An investigation has since been launched into the mass casualty. Police said they are investigating the incident under causing bodily harm, reports BZ Berlin.
A spokesperson for the fire services said: “We cared for 37 children and provided outpatient care; none of the children required hospital treatment.”
Authorities has confirmed that the site has been thoroughly ventilated. However, the school has confirmed that all classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day as a precaution.
Berlin Police issued a statement on Twitter and said: “At least 10 children are reportedly complaining of eye and respiratory irritation. They are currently being treated by emergency personnel. The building has been evacuated and ventilated.
“Currently, there is no longer any danger. School operations are to be suspended. Investigations into the cause and possible perpetrators are ongoing.”