Students hospitalized in three Turkish cities due to suspected poisoning

In Turkey, dozens of students were hospitalized across three different cities due to suspected poisoning or chemical exposure.

In Burdur, 52 students from Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) sought medical attention after experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The symptoms reportedly began around 21:00 at the Safahat KYK Girls' Dormitory. According to the Burdur Governorate, 30 students were discharged after treatment, while 9 were admitted to the hospital for observation. Food and water samples from the dormitory have been collected for microbiological and chemical analysis as part of an ongoing administrative and judicial investigation.

In Kırklareli, approximately 20 high school students from Büyükkarıştıran Anadolu Lisesi were hospitalized after consuming chicken doner for lunch.

In Edirne, 14 students at Atatürk Middle School were hospitalized after being affected by gas produced from the accidental mixing of cleaning supplies.