BAKU, Azerbaijan - Four women were hospitalized with suspected poisoning after an event at the Qizil Qaya restaurant in Baku’s Nizami district, emergency medical officials said.
The Republican Center for Emergency and Urgent Medical Care said it received a call from the district at about 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 31 and dispatched three ambulance crews.
The four women were taken to the Mammadli modular hospital operated by the Sabunchu Medical Center. Officials have not announced a final diagnosis.
Preliminary Reports Cite More Complaints
The gathering at the restaurant, located at 131 Mikayil Aliyev Street, involved about 34 people with disabilities, according to APA.
Fourteen participants reportedly said they had symptoms consistent with food poisoning, and preliminary information said five people were taken to a hospital because of their condition. Those figures have not been confirmed by final medical examinations and differ from the emergency center’s official statement that four women were hospitalized.
Representatives of the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency were sent to the restaurant. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Sources: Vesti Baku; APA.