Maharashtra: 14 people dead due to toxins in well, say locals
About 14 people died in Yavatmal village of Maharashtra due to alleged consumption of water from a 250-ft borewell.
While 38 others were being treated in a hospital.
The locals in the area have said that the deaths were the result of toxins present in a 250-ft borewell in Yavatmal.
A doctor from the hospital said that 13 patients were found to have a high level of keratin. He also added that the water of the area seems to have a high amount of nitrate.
Locals allege that 14 people have died due to toxins present in the water in a 250-ft borewell in Maha Village of Yavatmal. 38 people have been admitted in the hospital & are being currently treated. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/QfGbqNjeVw
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2018
38 patients humaare yahaan abhi admit huye hain, jinme 13 logon mein keratin ki value badhi huyi hai. Paani mein nitrate ka pramaan bahot zyada dikh raha hai: Dr. Abhyuday Meghe, OSDM Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/SAu83JmcqQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2018