220+ poisoned at St Petersburg pool
Published: 28 March, 2008, 12:14
More than 220 people, including children, have complained of skin problems and vomiting after visiting a swimming pool complex in St Petersburg.
Sixteen people still remain in hospital.
It's thought the swimming pools had been over-chlorinated. The swimming complex has been closed and investigation has been launched.
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