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26 agricultural workers hospitalized in Turkey after alleged pesticide poisoning

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Twenty-six agricultural workers in Adıyaman, Turkey, were hospitalized after allegedly being poisoned by pesticides used for pest control.
  • The workers fell ill while working in a field near the airport and received initial medical attention at the scene.
  • They were subsequently transferred to Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital and Kahta State Hospital, where their conditions are reported as stable.

In Adıyaman, Turkey, a routine pest control effort took a dangerous turn, leading to the hospitalization of 26 agricultural workers. The incident occurred near the local airport, where workers were tending to fields. According to initial reports, the workers experienced severe illness after pesticides were sprayed in the area. Emergency medical teams responded swiftly, providing first aid on-site before transporting the affected individuals to medical facilities. Both Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital and Kahta State Hospital received the patients. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that all 26 workers are in stable condition and receiving treatment. An investigation into the incident has been launched to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the alleged poisoning.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.