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220+ poisoned at St Petersburg pool

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Published 28 March, 2008, 12:14

More than 220 people, including children, have complained of skin problems and vomiting after visiting a swimming pool complex in St Petersburg.

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Sixteen people still remain in hospital.

It's thought the swimming pools had been over-chlorinated. The swimming complex has been closed and investigation has been launched.

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