100 college students hospitalised for food poisoning in Andhra

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Press Trust of India Rajahmudnry (AP)
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:58 AM IST

"The incident occurred at Sri Chaitanya junior college at Godavari Gunta in the district last night," they said.

Police said altogether 300 students, who complained of uneasiness and vomiting after consuming the food at the college canteen, were rushed to three private hospitals last night.

"The hostel authorities served them the food cooked in the morning during the dinner," police said.

While 200 out of 300 students were discharged after receiving medical aid, around 100 girl students are undergoing treatment in three hospitals, police said, adding their condition is stable.

College authorities refused to speak to media.

  

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First Published: Dec 20 2012 | 6:25 PM IST

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