Tragic Methanol Poisoning in Sidi Allal Tazi: Eight Dead, Dozens Hospitalized

Eight people have died and 81 others are under medical supervision after consuming methanol-adulterated bootleg alcohol in Sidi Allal Tazi, near Rabat. The deaths were reported between Tuesday and Wednesday, with authorities currently investigating the tragic incident.

Eight people died and 81 others are under medical supervision after consuming bootleg alcohol adulterated with methanol in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi north of Rabat, the health ministry said on Wednesday.

The deaths were all registered at a hospital between Tuesday and Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement, as authorities investigate the incident.