Animal Repellent Spray in Gym Hall - Eight Students Slightly Injured - Animal repellent spray accidentally released in German high school classroom

Eight pupils at a high school in Pirmasens suffered minor breathing problems after animal repellent spray was released in a classroom. The incident happened during a physical education lesson when a 17-year-old student accidentally discharged the spray. All affected students received immediate attention but did not need hospital treatment.

The accident took place on school grounds while the class was in session. The 17-year-old, whose name has not been released, unintentionally sprayed the animal repellent, causing irritation for eight pupils aged between 14 and 18. Those affected reported mild respiratory discomfort but remained stable enough to avoid ambulance transport.

Local police confirmed they have opened an investigation into how the spray was brought into the school and how the discharge occurred. Authorities have not yet released further details about the substance or its concentration. Records show no confirmed reports of similar incidents involving chemical substances during PE lessons in German schools over the past two years. No official statistics track multiple events of this kind, making such occurrences rare in recent times.

The school has not yet commented on whether additional safety measures will be introduced. Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the accidental release. All affected students have since returned home with no serious health effects reported.