A bus driver has been stood down as police examine lollies he allegedly gave to 22 schoolchildren earlier than 15 of them had been taken in poor health to hospital in north Queensland.
The Bluewater State Faculty college students have all been discharged from Townsville College Hospital after struggling nausea, belly ache and lightheadedness on Thursday morning.
It is understood the hospital will present toxicology reviews to the police investigating the lollies, which the bus driver allegedly gave out from sealed packaging throughout his morning run to the college.
Suspended whereas probe proceeds
The motive force, who works for Sunbus, has spoken with the police and is co-operating with the probe.
Kinetic, the mother or father firm of Sunbus, has suspended him till the police investigation has been finalized.
“We take the protection and welfare of all passengers, particularly kids and younger folks, severely,” the corporate stated in an announcement on Friday.
Bluewater State Faculty stated it couldn’t present additional particulars because of privateness points.
Investigations are underway involving Queensland Well being, the Division of Schooling Queensland, the Division of Transport and Fundamental Roads and the Queensland Police Service.
“Our highest precedence stays the continuing well being and welfare of affected college students, their households and carers. Steerage or counseling providers shall be in place for so long as it’s required,” Schooling Queensland stated in an announcement on Friday.
“The college stays open and working as regular.
“No additional particulars might be offered for privateness causes.”
-AAP
