On 21/1, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police Investigation Agency is investigating the suspected poisoning of three daughters by their mother, Ms. Nguyen, in Thach Quang commune.
According to authorities, on the afternoon of 19/1, relatives found Ms. Nguyen and her three daughters, aged 6, 7, and 12, exhibiting symptoms of poisoning. They were rushed to Cam Thuy General Hospital. All four showed signs of reduced consciousness, nausea, coma, and convulsions.
Doctors confirmed that the four family members had ingested a light pink rat poison, whose type remains unknown, containing the highly toxic compound Natri Fluoroacetate.
After three days of treatment at Thanh Hoa Children's Hospital, the two girls, aged 7 and 12, showed signs of recovery. The youngest victim remains in a coma, with reduced consciousness, prolonged repeated full-body convulsions, and heart rhythm disorders due to organ damage. She is undergoing continuous dialysis.
Ms. Nguyen is also receiving treatment at Thanh Hoa Provincial General Hospital, remaining in a serious condition and deep coma.
Authorities initially suspect that family conflict led the young mother to commit a desperate act in a fit of anger. Police are currently collecting samples and taking statements.
Natri Fluoroacetate, a compound commonly found in rat poison, is known for its high toxicity. When ingested, it can disrupt or halt cellular respiration, leading to cell death and ultimately, death. Patients who do not receive timely emergency care rapidly develop respiratory failure, kidney failure, and acute heart failure, which can be fatal.
* The victim's name has been changed.
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