Unknown persons sprayed tear gas at a carnival event in Hüfingen, Baden.
500 people were in the tent.
Hüflingen – The first emergency calls came in at around 11:31 p.m.: Several rescue workers were called to the marquee of the “Narrendorf” in Behla.
25 people had complained of respiratory problems and nausea, reports the police in Konstanz (Baden-Württemberg).
One person is said to have even passed out, reports the SWR.
After the initial investigation, the police said they assumed that previously unknown perpetrators sprayed an unknown amount of irritant gas in the marquee, causing health problems.
At the time of the irritant gas attack, there were about 500 people in the marquee of the so-called "Fool's Village".
Baden-Württemberg: Irritant gas attack in the marquee - 25 people complain about complaints
The German Red Cross was on site with two rescue vehicles.
An emergency doctor and 12 paramedics took care of the first aid for the injured festival visitors.
None of them had to be hospitalized.
After the marquee was aired, the celebration could continue, according to the police.
The Donaueschingen police are now investigating dangerous bodily harm and are looking for witnesses to the incident.
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