In an emergency suspected to be caused by drug use, three people died in the US state of New Mexico and more than a dozen emergency services were hospitalized after coming into contact with an unknown substance.
May 21, 2026, 04:22May 21, 2026, 04:22
The mayor of the town of Mountainair said that first responders who found the lifeless people in a house complained of complaints shortly afterwards – they were talking about headaches, dizziness and vomiting. The reason for this is a dangerous substance which, according to initial findings, did not develop its effect through the air but through direct contact.
Investigators from the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). (symbol image)Image: keystone
In addition to the three dead, a fourth person was found in the house who is now receiving medical treatment. Hazardous goods experts would investigate the incident, it was said. (sda/dpa)