Dozens of Tourists Poisoned by Hotel Pool Gases
Many tourists in Spain got sick after swimming in a hotel pool. The problem was a failure in the water purification system. Authorities are investigating the cause of the illness.
Over 60 tourists were treated for poisoning symptoms after a chlorine pump failed at a hotel pool near Marbella. The incident occurred in Benahavís, Málaga. Experts believe the malfunction released potentially toxic gases into the water. The tourists were swimming when the problem started. Authorities are now looking into the exact cause of the system failure and checking on the health of everyone affected.
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Highlights
Tourists Became Sick
Many tourists became ill after swimming in a hotel pool.
Pool Malfunction Caused Issue
A chlorine pump failure caused the problem at the pool.
Toxic Gases Suspected
Potentially toxic gases were released into the water.
Guests Treated in Clinics
About 60 guests were admitted to clinics with poisoning symptoms.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are investigating the cause of the malfunction.
Perspectives
- Tourists became ill after a pool incident.
- A malfunction in the water purification system caused the problem.
- The incident happened at a hotel pool in Spain.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the illness.
The article suggests a chlorine pump failure.
NU.nl, New, Der Spiegel
The article states a general malfunction in the water treatment system.
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