Eluru: Some people of Eluru Town fell sick with headache and vomiting suddenly on Saturday and rushed to the Government General Hospital. The people fell illness including children, elders and young people also. This illness created tense in the town.

A 6-year-old girl was rushed to Vijayawada for better treatment and her condition is reported to be stable. About 25 people, including children, were admitted to the GGH till evening. The number jumped to 40 by night. All of a sudden, some people reportedly fainted in South Street, East Street, Ashok Nagar, Arundhatipeta and other parts of the town, putting the Health Department and the West Godavari District Administration on high alert. Deputy Chief Minister for Medical & Health, Alla Nani rushed to the hospital and enquired about the condition of the patients.

           Later, the Minister speaking to media persons, there is nothing to worry and the situation is under control. “All medical treatment is being extended and the patients are getting stabilized. The health staff has conducted tests and a door-to-door survey to find out the cause of the ailment.

Water samples have been collected for analysis. An emergency ward has been set up in Vijayawada,” Minister said. Meanwhile, locals blamed the negligence of Municipal Corporation Authorities in controlling pig menace and ‘contamination’ of water in the town. Later in the night, District Collector R Mutyalaraju reviewed the situation and directed the health department to keep 100 beds ready in Eluru Government General Hospital and 50 in Asram Hospital to meet any emergency situation.