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Russia Opens Criminal Case After Chlorine Sickens 13 Children at Yakutia Pool

Investigators are reviewing sanitary records for possible safety violations.

Overview

  • Thirteen children aged 11 to 16 became ill after visiting a sports-school swimming pool in Neryungri.
  • Eleven were taken to the Neryungri central district hospital by ambulance and two sought care themselves, and all were treated and placed under outpatient observation in satisfactory condition.
  • The regional Investigative Committee opened a case under Part 1 of Article 238 on provision of unsafe services and is studying technical and sanitary documentation.
  • The prosecutor ordered a check on compliance with sanitary and epidemiological rules, and the pool’s operation has been suspended.
  • The Ministry of Sports of Yakutia launched an internal review and said the situation is under control with further updates to follow.