Farm workers poisoned by common pesticide

An investigation has been launched after 28 farm workers in Almonte were poisoned by a commonly used insecticide.

The farm has been closed off as a precautionary measure while officials from the Epidemiology Service carry out an investigation.

The affected farmers were taken Almonte, Bonares and Moguer and three were subsequently transferred to the Hospital Infanta. All but one have subsequently been discharged.

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