Seven Hospitalized in Esenyurt, Istanbul, Suspected Poisoning After Home Pest Control
Istanbul, April 19 – Seven individuals were hospitalized in Esenyurt, Istanbul, on Friday evening, April 18, with suspected poisoning. The incident occurred after a family reportedly performed pest control using their own methods in their home. Following the alarm, AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) and fire department teams were dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation and measurements.
The incident took place 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 carried out pest control in their residence yesterday. This morning, seven members of the household began to feel unwell. Emergency health teams were called to the scene and transported the affected individuals to the hospital by ambulance.
In response to the suspected poisoning, AFAD and fire department teams promptly arrived at the apartment where the incident occurred. They initiated a thorough investigation, including conducting various measurements to determine the cause and extent of the poisoning. The hospitalized family members are currently undergoing treatment, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Details regarding the specific type of pest control chemicals used or the exact nature of the symptoms experienced by the family have not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected as the authorities continue their work to ascertain the precise circumstances leading to the suspected poisoning.
