Seven dead, two in a coma after drinking hand sanitiser in Russia - GulfToday

Seven dead, two in a coma after drinking hand sanitiser in Russia

  • 23 Nov 2020
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In the republic of Yakutia, Russia, seven people passed away and two are in a coma following the consumption of diluted hand sanitiser.

According to a statement published by Russian investigators, nine indigenes of Tomtor village fell ill on Saturday after consuming diluted hand sanitiser they got from a local shop.

Investigators reported finding an unlabeled five-litre canister at the scene. The content was tested and it had 69% methanol, industrial non-drinking type of alcohol. 

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Three died on the spot, six were flown to the hospital. Four died in the hospital and doctors are working hard to save the lives of the remaining two- a 48-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man.

Yakutia's health authorities on Sunday banned the sale of the methanol-based hand sanitiser.

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