The incident took place in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, when the grandmother of the two kids, a collector of recyclables, discovered the unopened container, believing it was safe because it was sealed. However, after taking a sip, the 6-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister immediately experienced vomiting and stomach pains. They were subsequently rushed to Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, where toxicology tests revealed the presence of an industrial toxin in the little girl’s blood, prompting the hospital to report the incident to the police
Two little girls hospitalized in China after ingesting a hazardous substance found in a garbage bin
Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident
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October 29, 2023