According to German prosecutors on Monday the poisoning of a group of people in Bavaria was due to the consumption of champagne spiked with Ecstasy.
A 52-year-old man died and several others fell seriously ill on Sunday night after apparently drinking spiked champagne at restaurant.
According to initial findings, all of the affected drank from the same bottle they had ordered. Subsequently, they felt symptoms of poisoning.
By the time police and emergency responders arrived, many of the affected patrons had collapsed to the floor.
Eight people between the age of 33 and 52 were rushed to various hospitals. The 52-year-old from the district of Schwandorf died later that night.
Investigators suspect a case of negligent homicide, a police spokesperson told public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR).
While there was no suspect yet and no assumption of intent, police are investigating in all directions, BR reported.
Sources: MSN, UPI
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