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Medical worker allegedly ingests suspected tainted soda in shared apartment

- Police said to be investigating
Police are said to be investigating an alleged incident where a medical worker ingested a soda suspected to contain a harmful substance. The incident occurred yesterday, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A female medical worker attached to a private medical facility on Tortola had to seek medical attention after reportedly drinking soda believed to be tainted with a harmful substance while at her shared apartment at Purcell Estate.

Police are said to be investigating the alleged incident that occurred yesterday, Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Reports reaching our newsroom indicate that the woman had drank some leftover ginger ale she placed in a refrigerator the day before when she realised that it smelled and tasted “strange”.

According to a source close to the individual, the woman had poured some of the soda in a cup before drinking.

The woman, according to reports, allegedly felt a burning sensation after ingesting the soda and subsequently rushed herself to the hospital.

A report was subsequently made to the police.

Neighbors recalled seeing officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at the apartment conducting investigations.

The woman is said to be “ok” but is bent on finding out if someone deliberately poured the harmful substance in her soda.

It is unclear at this time what exactly was the substance in the soda; however, there are unconfirmed reports it was detergent.

22 Responses to “Medical worker allegedly ingests suspected tainted soda in shared apartment”

  • Who to blame who to blame (30/07/2020, 13:30) Like (1) Dislike (31) Reply
    Illumaniti is real,this is a mixed up conspiracy best believe that
  • be careful (30/07/2020, 13:34) Like (29) Dislike (5) Reply
    I don't care who you live with...always be careful of leaving leftover drinks or food. People are very evil, so you don't know who to trust. Hope they get to the bottom of this.
  • cruel (30/07/2020, 14:47) Like (56) Dislike (1) Reply
    That is why I bust my A** everyday so I don’t have to share my apartment with anyone but my cat Oliver, He will never try to poison me. I learn be it work or anywhere else, if I put anything that I eat or drink down, I always throw it away. People is evil, they will be nice to you, eat with you, drink with you while plotting to do you harm.
    • @cruel (30/07/2020, 16:09) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
      YOU ARE 100% CORRECT.
    • @cruel (30/07/2020, 17:06) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      1 billion likes!

      Add: an even sleep with you in your bossom in the same bed.

      But we should not be alarmed. Judas did it to perfect innocent Jesus too.
  • if (30/07/2020, 14:54) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply

    If the person that she shares the house with did this, that is some dirty low down S**t. Girllll, when you get better, run. Who knows what else of yours your roomie tampered with. My old roomie was using my toothbrush to clean the toilet and then putting it back like nothing. How I know, one of her friends told me she was laughing and talking about it.

  • Her mind (30/07/2020, 15:24) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Evil thinks that Evil is trying to hurt them and everyone around them is evil. Don't believe this... Ain't . making sense... Seems malicious....Then again living with people sharing even family is not good, it's stressful and dangerous.. I Kno a few a very small few that live together share rent and bills and live good. But most I know always at war....Envy.. Jealousy. Tricksy. That's always the complain....Not good.!
  • T (30/07/2020, 15:32) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    That is why I don't share apartment with now one (garling say trust no one after dark) these are chursal days brother
    • think (31/07/2020, 11:02) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Wish you guys know the truth who making the comments she is using her position to be recognized and portray her roommate as a villain while she is the villain people like her should not be in the medical field because of the things she was doing to her roommate but I'm sure the truth will come out
      • islander (01/08/2020, 08:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ Think, sounds like you know a lot. Talk to me. I need your help. It is crucially important to this case. Let us prove her wrong and expose every bit of her negative intentions.
        • think (01/08/2020, 18:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          She need to be exposed find out what she put in her mouth wash prior to this iwhat she is claiming If something is in her drink she put it herself she is unfit to be working as a nurse
  • Eagle Eye (30/07/2020, 15:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Always taste the first sip wether it just open or not.
  • well sahree (30/07/2020, 16:09) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    People these days are dangerous, some you call friends are envious and copy everything you do or have, they don't have a mind of their own. Watch your friends closer than your enemies, too much jealousy, hyoocrites and Judases around. I ho
  • BELIEVE IT (30/07/2020, 16:12) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Watch your friends closer than you would your enemies especially those who have to copy your every move, they don't have a mind for themself. Some friends are envious, hypocrites and Judases and there are a lot right here in Tortola. I hope they get to the bo
    • @BELIEVE IT (30/07/2020, 21:44) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      YOU DARN SKIPPY ABOUT THAT. I DON’T HAVE FRIENDS, I have ASSOCIATES. Some people will pretend to be your friend and messing with your husband right in your face, you go clothes shopping with your friend and you try on something and you ask your friend how it look, they will tell you it looks good on you knowing damn good and well it looks stupid on you. They don’t want you to look better than they do.
      • Gill (31/07/2020, 06:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        If they tell you it looks stupid you will have something even more negative to say, so they probably did the best thing by telling you it looks good.
  • my (30/07/2020, 20:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is nothing call friend your friend is your pocket your worst enemies are your best friend in these days trust me
  • neighbour (31/07/2020, 02:30) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    This Jamaican nurse girl is a liar she trying to set up this poor lady just because she spoke to her about her doings around the house but girl you don't do ppl these kind of things you gone to far with this now. An investigation will really be launch into this matter!!!
    • Peisha (31/07/2020, 09:13) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      Where you there in the house with them neighbor? Have you objectively looked at both sides?
  • wisdom (31/07/2020, 18:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clearly, the medical worker is not speaking the truth. Firstly, from the way that the article is written, it's obvious that she presented her story as being the victim in the situation, seeking attention.

    Take note, the writer of this article (or the person who interviewed the medical worker), used the words; "reportedly, alleged, is said and unconfirmed.” This is inferring that there isn’t any solid evidence or proof that what she reported are facts or is accurate.

    Also, the article stated “a source close to the individual.” Was this person also at the apartment? Was this person a witness? How are we sure of all the events that transpired or occurred?

    In my opinion, one should not jump to any conclusions until all facts are presented. As a medical worker, she should know better than to be drinking soda anyway. You can never go wrong with water.

    At least VINO posted their disclaimer above the article stating that what’s posted here does not represent their views and opinions. Anyone can say anything, simply put.


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