At least seven people suffer ‘severe poisoning’ after eating or drinking at German university
At least seven people suffer ‘severe poisoning’ after eating or drinking at German university – as police warn: ‘If you start turning blue, don’t move and call an ambulance’
Police say seven people are ill after visiting Darmstadt Technical UniversityUniversity is in Darmstadt, near to the city of Frankfurt in central GermanyPolice say anyone who feels unwell after visiting site should seek medical help
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At least seven people have suffered ‘severe poisoning’ after eating or drinking at a German university, police have today revealed.
Officers say they fell sick after consuming food or drink at the Darmstadt Technical University, in Darmstadt, near to city of Frankfurt in central Germany.
Police are urging anyone who feels unwell after eating or drinking at the university today to seek medical attention.
A ‘bluish discoloration’ of the fingers and toes is one of the signs of poisoning, officers say.
They have urged those who feel unwell ‘not to move’ and to call the emergency services immediately.
Local police said in a statement on Twitter tonight: ‘So far, we know of seven people who, after consuming various foods and beverages in the “L201” building of the Technical University, have shown signs of poisoning, among other things.’
‘We ask all people who ate or drank in building “L201” today, feel unwell or have bluish discoloration of their extremities, to seek medical help immediately.’
Officers say the people fell sick after eating or drinking at the Darmstadt Technical University, in Darmstadt, near to city of Frankfurt in central Germany
‘In the event of discoloration, urgent medical advice:Try not to move and call the emergency doctor immediately.’
Police say they are on site with other emergency services and an investigation is underway.
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