Istanbul, April 18 – Seven members of a family in Esenyurt, Istanbul, were rushed to the hospital on Saturday with suspected poisoning after an alleged self-administered pest control operation at their residence. The incident prompted a rapid response from AFAD and fire department teams, who conducted inspections and measurements at the building.
Family Hospitalized After Home Pest Control Attempt
The incident occurred on Saturday morning on the second floor of a three-story building located on 1891st Street in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood. According to initial reports, a foreign national family had attempted to carry out pest control using their own means on Friday. By Saturday morning, seven residents of the apartment began to feel unwell, leading to an emergency call.
Health teams, responding to the distress call, promptly transported the affected individuals by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Their treatment is currently ongoing, and authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspected poisoning.
Emergency Teams Investigate the Scene
Following the hospitalization of the family members, teams from AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) and the fire department were dispatched to the apartment where the poisoning was believed to have occurred. These teams conducted thorough inspections and measurements within the residence to determine the cause and extent of the incident.
The exact nature of the substance used for pest control and the precise cause of the poisoning are still under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the family’s condition or the specific findings of the emergency teams’ examination.
The incident highlights the potential dangers associated with improper or self-administered pest control methods and serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking professional assistance for such tasks to ensure safety and prevent health risks.
Source: posta.com.tr
