Mass poisoning of children investigated in eastern Kazakhstan
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A mass poisoning of children at a school took place in a village in the Mangistau region. There are nearly 70 victims. A criminal case has been initiated.
Food in a school cafeteria allegedly caused the poisoning of several dozen primary school students in one of the villages in the Mangistau region; the emergency was reported by Kazakh media.
Official data was provided by the regional health department.
“A total of 67 children sought medical assistance; they are under close supervision,”
– the department informed.
An emergency headquarters has been created to resolve the situation, an investigation is underway.