60 Tourists Poisoned at Spot Popular with Irish Tourists
Investigators say a pump failure stopped chlorine and pH controls while chemical feed lines kept running, sending toxic fumes into the water.
- On Sunday, July 19, 60 unsuspecting holidaymakers in Benahavis faced a frightening ordeal when toxic chemical gases contaminated a popular resort swimming pool.
- Delegacion Territorial de Salud y Consumo de la Junta de Andalucia officials confirmed a mechanical failure triggered the disaster when the pool's automated chemical regulation systems collapsed.
- Mobile 061 emergency crews treated four victims on-site, while Costa Sol Hospital evaluated approximately 60 affected guests before doctors cleared all for discharge.
- Local health inspectors sealed the facility on Monday under mandatory maintenance protocols, while environmental testing experts examine equipment to determine why safety systems failed.
- Andalucian regional authorities reiterated that commercial venues must adhere strictly to technical standards under Decree 485/2019, with future health audits risking fines reaching up to €600,000.
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Dozens of guests have been injured in an incident in a hotel in southern Spain. According to the first findings, a defective pump at the pool could have released toxic gases. Many sufferers complained about poisoning.
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