Thursday, 8 March 2012
Toxic Holi: 200 hospitalised after colour poisoning in Mumbai
Nearly 200 people, mostly children, were hospitalised after developing allergic chemical reaction to colours while celebrating Holi in the Dharavi slums on Thursday. The incident occurred in the Shastrinagar area of Dharavi this afternoon where Holi celebrations were in full swing. The victims were rushed to the Lokmanya Tilak municipal general hospital at Sion to receive immediate medical attention. "So far 176 children have been admitted to the hospital with complaints of skin allergy, burning of eyes, giddiness and vomiting," a duty medical officer
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