Pepper Spray Incident at Congress Leaves 12 Intoxicated
A pepper spray can emptied in a bathroom at the Congress of Deputies caused intoxication for 12 people. Several rooms were sealed off.
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The accidental emptying of a pepper spray can in a bathroom at the Congress of Deputies has affected 12 people, who were attended by medical services.
The incident occurred when an advisor from the **PP** (People's Party) was attempting to clean a pepper spray can in one of the Lower House's bathrooms. While handling it, remnants of the product were released, causing intoxication for several people.
## Intoxication and Medical Attention
At least **12 people** suffered symptoms of intoxication, according to sources from the Congress Presidency. Among those affected was a woman from the **Mauritania** delegation who was visiting the House. Another Congress worker had to go to the hospital and was given sick leave. Most of the affected individuals received treatment with eye drops and saline solution.
## Origin of the Incident
According to **PP** sources, MP **Ana Vázquez** asked a group advisor to clean the pepper spray can. The intention was to prevent any residue from remaining, as it was going to be handled by several people. The advisor took the spray to a bathroom and, while washing it, the vapors were released. Congress proceeded to seal off several rooms trinc the event.
The incident occurred when an advisor from the **PP** (People's Party) was attempting to clean a pepper spray can in one of the Lower House's bathrooms. While handling it, remnants of the product were released, causing intoxication for several people.
## Intoxication and Medical Attention
At least **12 people** suffered symptoms of intoxication, according to sources from the Congress Presidency. Among those affected was a woman from the **Mauritania** delegation who was visiting the House. Another Congress worker had to go to the hospital and was given sick leave. Most of the affected individuals received treatment with eye drops and saline solution.
## Origin of the Incident
According to **PP** sources, MP **Ana Vázquez** asked a group advisor to clean the pepper spray can. The intention was to prevent any residue from remaining, as it was going to be handled by several people. The advisor took the spray to a bathroom and, while washing it, the vapors were released. Congress proceeded to seal off several rooms trinc the event.
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