Several people have a drink at TU Darmstadt – then their extremities change color and they feel uncomfortable. Investigators find a suspicious substance. Investigations should now bring clarity.
Darmstadt – After the discovery of a harmful substance in beverage containers at the Technical University of Darmstadt, the investigations are ongoing.
Until early in the morning, the emergency services searched the grounds of the Lichtwiese campus for further contaminated food, as the police announced on.
According to the police, several people were brought to clinics yesterday with symptoms of intoxication such as malaise and discoloration. A laboratory analysis should show which substance is involved. Other food and drinks that were on campus are also examined.
Suspicious substances found
The police assume that several milk cartons and water containers in building L201 on campus were mixed with the substance between Friday and Monday. “The pungent smell of the affected liquids” is particularly noticeable, it said in the evening.
Six people who had previously had a drink or ate in the building came to the hospital yesterday with symptoms of poisoning. The health of a 30-year-old student was still critical, it said late in the evening.
The police and the TU Presidium advise not to eat or drink any food or drink that was stored in rooms on the Lichtwiese campus during the alleged crime period. Anyone who drank or ate something on Monday in building L201 and feels uncomfortable or whose extremities are now bluish should seek medical help immediately. In the case of discoloration, one should not move as much as possible and call the emergency doctor immediately. dpa
