Death toll from fake alcohol rises to 19 in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from bootleg alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 19 in the past two days, up from 11 reported on Tuesday, with 43 people still hospitalized as of Wednesday, according to Turkish broadcaster NTV.
A total of 65 people have sought medical treatment for suspected alcohol poisoning, NTV added.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gul announced on social media platform X, formerly k