Total of 54 hospitalised with a number now in a 'grave' condition in hospital from the lethal concoction, say reports.
'Almost all of them are in a serious condition and are in intensive care.' Picture: NTV
The victims drank a bath lotion called Boyaryshnik (Hawthorn) which contains alcohol. Another 17 to 20 people are currently in three hospitals of the city, according to varying reports.
'Almost all of them are in a serious condition and are in intensive care,' said source from the Health Ministry.
Investigators say all the victims were residents of one neighbourhood, Novo-Lenino.
A criminal case has been opened into the sale of goods failing to meet safety requirements.
The victims drank a bath lotion called Boyaryshnik (Hawthorn) which contains alcohol. Pictures: Biomed, Vesti.ru, NTV
The liquid drunk by the victims was described as a 'bath lotion' strictly for external use. The first reports of deaths came on Sunday, with more announced on Monday.
Poisonings caused by surrogate alcohol are tragically common, but this case has been described as the deadliest for years.
A source in the regional Investigative Committee said: 'We have received information that 33 people had died in hospitals and at home. In all, 54 people have been affected.'
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