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Toulouse Student Party Leaves 11 Hospitalized After Collective Intoxication

Police report reassuring assessments, with investigators examining reports of nitrous oxide use.

Overview

  • Firefighters received a 2:50 a.m. alert and responded to Le Sing Sing at 90 chemin de la Flambère in the Purpan district.
  • Sixteen firefighters, seven rescue vehicles, and two SMUR medical teams were mobilized for the operation.
  • On-site triage classified ten patients in relative emergency and one initially in absolute emergency, and all were transported to hospital.
  • Police said no narcotics were found on arrival and described the Saturday morning medical evaluations as reassuring.
  • Reports link the incident to alcohol and recreational substances, including nitrous oxide inhalation by some victims, with the precise cause still under investigation.