Bus fumes ‘made pupils feel ill’

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 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.”

NAT were contacted for comment.