38 people poisoned in University of Diyala

(IraqiNews.com) Diyala – On Sunday, Head of health committee in the Provincial Council of Diyala Nagat al-Ta’ei announced, that 38 people were poisoned in the University of Diyala, while indicated to the formation of an immediate committee to investigate the incident.

Ta’ei said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “38 students and employees in the University of Diyala were poisoned in the center of the university in al-Muradeya area (15 km south west of Baquba),” adding that, “Some of the poisoned people were transferred to Baquba Teaching Hospital.”

“The Poisoning reasons are still unidentified, while an investigation committee were formed to investigate the incident’s circumstances and write a final report.” Ta’ei added.