Krujë, 35 Citizens Hospitalized over Poisoning Suspicions

Over 35 people, mostly youngsters, have been hospitalized in the emergency room of Kruja hospital with diarrhea and vomiting symptoms. As reported, five of them are in a more serious condition, while the others have received first aid and have been sent home. 

Alarmed residents suspect they have been poisoned by the drinking water. Meanwhile, in order to find out if the cause of the poisoning was caused by drinking water, the epidemiologists of Kruja sent samples to the IPH in Tirana to perform bacteriological analyzes. 

Police notification: 

"Kruja Police, after receiving the notification this Monday noon, from the emergency of Kruja Hospital, that the last two days have gone for medical assistance, about 35 citizens, who are suspected of being poisoned, immediately set up the investigative group, which went to the hospital in Kruja and continues to work to clarify the circumstances. 

The Police have notified the public health bodies and the NFA, to clarify this situation. Analyses from Kruja and Tirana are expected.