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170 hospitalised in Mumbai after colour poisoning

Last updated on: March 8, 2012 21:26 IST
A child affected by colour poisoning being rushed to a hospital in Sion on Thursday

Holi celebrations in Mumbai were marred on Thursday when over 170 people, mostly children, suffered colour poisoning and many were hospitalised following allergic reaction in Dharavi area.

"Altogether 170 cases of colour poisoning came to the hospital and over 50 people who have been affected the most, have been admitted," a hospital source said.

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170 hospitalised in Mumbai after colour poisoning

Last updated on: March 8, 2012 21:26 IST
Several children affected by colour poisoning being treated at a hospital in Sion

The incident occurred in Shastrinagar area of Dharavi on Thursday afternoon when Holi celebrations were in full swing.

Several people developed allergic reaction to the colours and were rushed to the Lokmanya Tilak municipal general hospital at Sion.

170 hospitalised in Mumbai after colour poisoning

Last updated on: March 8, 2012 21:26 IST
A child affected by colour poisoning being rushed to a hospital in Sion on Thursday

"The affected persons complained of giddiness and vomiting," a hospital official said.

Some cases were serious on admission but are now stable after treatment, he added.

170 hospitalised in Mumbai after colour poisoning

Last updated on: March 8, 2012 21:26 IST
A child affected by colour poisoning being rushed to a hospital in Sion on Thursday

Those hospitalised include children aged 9-10 years.

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