Multiple children injured and school evacuated after Berlin ‘tear gas incident’

Multiple children have been injured and a school evacuated after a “tear gas incident” in Germany.

Miriam Makeba School in the city of Moabit was evacuated and shut down at 9am today following the incident, police said.

There were around 400 pupils in the primary school, according to the local fire brigade.

One child has been taken to the hospital for treatment, and a further 37 were treated by emergency services at the scene.

At least ten children complained of eye and respiratory irritation, Berlin Police said, after the substance was used in the hallway.. They were also treated on the scene.

The police force is currently investigating the cause of the incident, and the school has been closed while they carry out enquiries.

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