Gas leak at Würzburg school – 2,000 people evacuated

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On Tuesday, the first day of school, around 2,000 people had to leave the Franz-Oberthür-Schule in Würzburg. The trigger was a chemical reaction in the swimming pool of the school building, which caused gas to escape.

According to Focus, the incident triggered a major operation by fire, rescue and police services.

What exactly happened

A chemical reaction occurred in the school's swimming pool, releasing gas in its wake. Which substances were involved and how the reaction came about were initially unclear.

Major operation on the first day of school

Emergency services responded in large numbers. Rescue services and police were also on site. In total, according to Focus, around 2,000 people had to be evacuated – including students, teachers and other individuals who were in the building.

First day of school with an interruption

The incident happened to take place on the first day of school after the holidays. For those affected, the start of the new school year meant an unexpected operation and an interruption to classes.

There were initially no further details available on possible injuries or the cause of the chemical reaction.