Seven workers poisoned by pesticide gas at Turkish rice factory

An incident at a rice factory in Uzunköprü, Turkey, has resulted in the poisoning of seven workers. The workers were affected by phosphine gas after entering a storage area where fumigation had been carried out to combat pests like insects, larvae, and fungi.

The fumigation process was completed, and two days later, employees entered the storage area for a routine inspection. It was at this point that they began to feel unwell, apparently due to exposure to the residual gas. Emergency services, including police, UMKE, AFAD, and medical teams, were dispatched to the scene.

After securing the area, the affected workers were transported by ambulance to Uzunköprü State Hospital for treatment. Hospital officials reported that all seven workers are in stable condition and their treatment is ongoing. The local District Governor, Muammer Köken, and the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Burak Esen, visited the hospital to receive updates on the workers' health status. An investigation into the cause and circumstances of the poisoning has been initiated.