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Gas attack at the club festival: 17 injured in Vaihingen an der Enz!
In Vaihingen an der Enz, 17 people were injured by irritant gas at a club party. Police are investigating.
Gas attack at the club festival: 17 injured in Vaihingen an der Enz!
On the night of Sunday, June 1, 2025, a frightening incident occurred on the sports grounds at the Spitalmühle in Vaihingen an der Enz. At 1:35 a.m., an unknown male perpetrator sprayed irritant gas among the approximately 300 guests at the club party taking place there. Loud Ludwigsburg24 At least 17 people were injured. The injured had to be treated at a medical care center while the perpetrator fled in a car.
The fire and rescue services were quickly on site and had to respond with a large contingent due to the situation. A police spokesman confirmed that an investigation has begun and that witnesses and possible victims are asked to report to the Vaihingen an der Enz police station.
Increasing number of incidents involving irritant gas
The incident in Vaihingen an der Enz is not isolated. Rather, it reflects an alarming trend in which the use of irritating gases such as pepper spray or CS gas has increased. Reports from Rescue Service.de According to the report, the sale of irritating gas sprays on the Internet has increased significantly in the past year. This is increasingly leading to calls from the police, fire brigade and rescue services when indefinable gas smells are detected in public buildings.
For example, a similar incident recently occurred in a secondary school in Zirndorf near Fürth. Several students there complained of respiratory irritation after an unknown gas was released in the stairwells. Despite a quick all-clear from the fire department, which was unable to detect any further air pollution, around 20 students had to be taken to hospital for further medical examination.
Health risks from irritant gas
The effects of irritant gas are serious: pepper spray can cause major symptoms such as difficulty breathing, disorientation and panic. It contains Oleoresin Capsicum, which is highly irritating to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract and has a level of spiciness of 2.5 million Scoville units. For comparison: Tabasco sauce only has 1,500 Scoville units. CS gas, also known as tear gas, can cause similar health effects and often lasts up to an hour, often requiring medical intervention.
In view of these frightening incidents and the increasing use of irritant gas, the authorities are now required to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of citizens. The incident in Vaihingen an der Enz could be just the beginning of a worrying development that makes it urgent to educate the public about risks and protective measures.