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Pupils ill from 'poisonous gas' Bus children in poison gas scare
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Forty-three school children are receiving treatment for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Forty-two children have been treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after falling ill on a school bus.
Eight pupils from Harris School in Rugby, Warwickshire, have been taken to a Coventry hospital with breathing problems, nausea and vomiting. Six pupils arrived at Harris School in Rugby, Warwickshire, complaining of breathing problems and nausea prompting staff to call for medical help.
They were taken ill while being taken to school on a bus. All 42 were checked before 24 were taken to hospital and then released.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said that a further 14 people had been taken to St Cross Hospital in Rugby. The rest are being treated at the school. Head teacher Sue Sims said pupils informed her they were kept on the bus for 40 minutes after telling the driver something was wrong.
A spokesman for Stagecoach, which runs the bus service, said checks have begun to see whether the exhaust system was damaged by an object while en route.
As soon as we were made aware of a potential problem with the vehicle, the bus was stopped by the driver and immediately removed from service Stagecoach spokesmanAs soon as we were made aware of a potential problem with the vehicle, the bus was stopped by the driver and immediately removed from service Stagecoach spokesman
Warwickshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said they declared a major incident and despatched five ambulances, an emergency planning officer and alerted nearby Walsgrave Hospital to expect patients.
The voluntarily aided Church of England school teaches nearly 700 pupils aged between 11 and 16.
A spokesman for Stagecoach, which runs the bus service, said checks have begun to see whether the exhaust system was damaged by an object while en route.
'Removed from service'
Maintenance checks were carried out on the bus two weeks ago and no defects were found, the spokesman added.Maintenance checks were carried out on the bus two weeks ago and no defects were found, the spokesman added.
"Our first thoughts are for the welfare of the children who were on board the bus."Our first thoughts are for the welfare of the children who were on board the bus.
"As soon as we were made aware of a potential problem with the vehicle, the bus was stopped by the driver and immediately removed from service."As soon as we were made aware of a potential problem with the vehicle, the bus was stopped by the driver and immediately removed from service.
"This particular vehicle was fully inspected two weeks ago and no defects were identified.
"We are already working closely with the police and other authorities as part of the investigation into the incident.""We are already working closely with the police and other authorities as part of the investigation into the incident."
Ms Sims said the school had contacted pupils' parents but no children were in a life-threatening condition.