Methanol poisoning kills 8 people in Morocco, ministry says

05 June 2024 - 12:39 By Ahmed Eljechtimi
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Bootleg alcohol adulterated with methanol caused 8 deaths.
Bootleg alcohol adulterated with methanol caused 8 deaths.
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Eight people died and 81 others are under medical supervision after consuming bootleg alcohol adulterated with methanol in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi north of Rabat, the health ministry said on Wednesday.

The deaths were all registered at a hospital between Tuesday and Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement, as authorities investigate the incident.

Reuters

 

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