Police are investigating after two people were killed and another two left hospitalised by a suspected poisoning in Victoria. 9News
It is understood two men and two women became ill after eating a meal at a home in Leongatha, in the state's Gippsland region, on July 29.
Police were told a 66-year-old woman and a 70-year-old woman, both from Korumburra, died in hospital on Friday.It is understood two men and two women became ill after eating a meal at a home in Leongatha, in the state's Gippsland region, on July 29."At this time the exact circumstances are still being established and it is not known if the matter is suspicious," Victoria Police said in a statement.
"The investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police will liaise with the Department of Health in relation to the matter.""The Department is aware of the situation and our investigations are ongoing," a spokesperson told 9news.com.au.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
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