15 injured at Dortmund school – suddenly there's a bang
Fifteen students were injured after a firecracker exploded near a secondary school in Dortmund on Wednesday morning, triggering panic in the schoolyard and prompting a police investigation.
The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. near Husen Secondary School. According to Dortmund police, the explosion injured students aged between 11 and 15. Most of the children are believed to have suffered acoustic trauma caused by the loud blast, while several also reported dizziness.
Emergency medical teams responded quickly to the scene and assessed the injured students. Two children were taken to a nearby hospital for further examination, while the remaining students received treatment at the school.
Police have launched a criminal investigation to determine who was responsible for setting off the firecracker. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect, and the motive behind the incident remains unknown.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and examine the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Officials have not released additional details but say the investigation is ongoing as they work to identify those responsible for the blast.