Unlikely cause of death in vodka country. Russian authorities announced on Monday that more than a dozen people have died after drinking adulterated cider. “The number of victims of alcohol poisoning in the Ulyanovsk region continues to grow. According to the latest data, 35 people were injured (…) 16 people died”This was announced on Telegram by the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region Alexei Russkikh. Nineteen people were admitted to various clinics and “doctors are fighting for the life of each of themhe said in comments shared with AFP. The death toll then rose to 20, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Separately, authorities in Samara, Nizhny Novgorod and Udmurtia said 10 people had also died in their regions, Reuters reported. Dozens of additional people would also fall ill across the country.
open investigation
According to Russian media reports, the victims drank alcohol called “Mr. Cider”, which contained highly toxic methanol. This drink was sold in some stores in the country.
The Russian authorities launched an investigation and ordered the seizure of the contaminated shipments.
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Deaths from adulterated alcohol are not uncommon in Russia, where the prices of drinks sold in large stores can be prohibitive for a large part of the population. By October 2021, for example, 35 people had died from alcohol poisoning in two separate incidents in Russia.
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