The local community of Heraklion is shocked by the serious accident that occurred last night in Gouves of Heraklion when five young people, three Greeks and three tourists, accidentally consumed laundry liquid instead of raki. The young people were urgently transferred to the University Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI), where the doctors intubated them, as their health condition is extremely serious.

The fatal confusion

The incident took place on Friday night at a hotel in Hersonissos, where, under unclear circumstances, the caustic liquid was found in a bottle of raki. Consumption of the chemical led to severe poisoning of the individuals, with a sample of the liquid being sent to the State General Chemistry for analysis.

Arrests and investigations

According to information from Cretapost.gr, after the incident, the authorities proceeded to arrest the hotel manager, as they are investigating how the dangerous liquid was found at the disposal of the customers. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the serious accident. , which has shocked the local community.