50 officials on election duty hospitalised due to food poisoning

15 November 2019 02:41 pm

At least 50 officials, who were on election duty at the Royal College, were admitted to the National Hospital, Colombo today due to food poisoning, hospital sources said.

Sources said the individuals had found themselves unfit after they had their breakfast.

Police said investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). (Sheain Fernandopulle)