Pupils are sent home after ‘feeling ill from bus fumes’
PUPILS were sent home from school in Cardiff feeling ill after saying they were affected by fumes on a privately operated bus.
Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School headteacher Marc Belli said a number of pupils were checked by first-aiders after the incident. He said parents were called and Cardiff Council was informed. Seven pupils went home as a result.
“I can confirm we were made Bishop of LLandaff Church In Wales School, Llandaff, Cardiff aware by a small number of students that they felt unwell during their journey to school. They said they could smell fumes from the bus,” said Mr Belli.
“The students were checked by our trained first-aid staff, who then immediately contacted parents. We are aware that seven students have gone home as a precaution. The school immediately contacted Cardiff local authority to make them aware of the concerns raised. We understand the matter is being looked into.”
A Cardiff Council spokesperson said: “The local authority has been made aware of reports involving a commercial bus service operated by NAT (New Adventure Travel).
“Cardiff Council has contacted the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, who has authority over commercial bus services, to request that the vehicle is inspected.”
One mother said her 15-year-old son told her that pupils told the driver they could smell fumes and asked him to stop.
Jenni Delnevo said her son Thomas, 15, and a number of other pupils were affected by fumes on their regular number school bus from Ely to Bishop of Llandaff.
Jenni said that Thomas, who is in Year 11 and has autism, felt so ill her husband Andrew had to collect him from school and take him home shortly after he arrived.
“He told me that they could see smoke coming up from the floor under the bus seats. They asked the driver to stop but he wouldn’t,” she said.
“I think it was exhaust fumes. It could be carbon monoxide. My son had lightheadedness and shortness of breath. We took him to the pharmacy, who said to go home and see how it is and go to the GP if necessary. I’ve washed his clothes but they still smell toxic.”
We have contacted NAT for comment.
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