Some 200 persons take ill after eating food at Latur religious event; all treated, says official
Latur, Mar 8: Around 200 persons fell ill after eating food at a religious event in Latur in Maharashtra, an official said on Friday.
The incident took place during a 'Harinam saptah' function in Waghnalwadi in Deoni tehsil on Thursday night, the official said.
"Since it was Ekadashi on Thursday, 'bhagar' (made from barnyard millets) was served at 5pm. By midnight, around 200 persons complained of uneasiness and several of them started vomiting," the official said.
"Gram panchayat member Ravi Chilmile, ZP member Prashan Patil and Valandi health centre in charge Dr SS Kale rushed to the village. Some were treated the local PHC and others given first aid at a makeshift facility in the temple," he said.
Nobody is critical at present and the situation has been controlled, District Health Officer Dr HV Vadgave said.
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Over 20 injured as private bus overturns in Charmadi Ghat
Mangaluru (PTI): More than 20 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at a bend in the Charmadi Ghat on Sunday, police said.
The accident occurred at a curve when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
The passengers, all from Andhra Pradesh, were returning after attending a wedding in Dharmasthala.
Those seriously injured were shifted to Wenlock District Hospital, while others with minor injuries were treated at nearby private hospitals.
Residents assisted in the rescue operations. Traffic police from Belthangady visited the spot and are investigating the incident.
