Four Australians hospitalised after suspected poisoning in Fiji
A resort in Fiji is investigating a suspected poisoning that has left at least four Australians hospitalised.
Local health officials reported that seven guests of the Warwick Fiji Resort were taken to hospital after allegedly drinking cocktails that had been poisoned.
The seven people were aged from 18 to 56 and had nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms after consuming the alcoholic beverages.
According to the ABC, four Australian women aged 56, 49, 19 and 18 were among those receiving treatment in hospital.
The 56-year-old was under constant surveillance in hospital, the public broadcaster said, while the 49-year-old and 18-year-old were critical but last night not as serious.
A Warwick Fiji Resort spokesperson confirmed they were aware of the "recent news regarding suspected alcohol poisoning" and are taking the matter "very seriously".
"Please rest assured that we are taking this matter very seriously and are currently conducting a thorough investigation," a spokesperson told 9news.com.au.
"We are also awaiting the health authorities test result report to gather all necessary information.
"At this moment, we do not have conclusive details, but we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available."
The Australian government Smart Traveller website updated its safety alert for Fiji yesterday, warning travellers to "be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks".
"We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions," Smart Traveller says.
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