In the Siberian village of Krasni Velikan, 14 Russians died of alcohol poisoning, and 11 were hospitalized, the regional health ministry announced.
The victims of alcohol from that village in the Zabaykalsk region, as stated by the spokeswoman of the regional health ministry, died after consuming spirits during the weekend.
Of the 11 hospitalized in the nearby town of Krasnokamensk, three were in serious condition.
"They are now on hemodialysis," the hospital said.
Governor of Zabaikalsk Region Konstantin Ilkovski flew to the village along with doctors, investigators and representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
He stated that this is a real tragedy for that area.
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