The Royal Navy said ‘human error’ caused a problem with one of HMS Portland’s fresh water systems. Photograph: The Royal Navy/PA
* HMS Portland reportedly diverted today after drinking water was 'contaminated'
* The ship returned to Portsmouth as a 'precautionary measure', it was confirmed
Royal Navy sailors were rushed to hospital today after drinking contaminated water on a ship, it has been alleged.
Frigate HMS Portland was diverted to Portsmouth Naval Base today after a sailor noticed the warship's drinking water had been 'contaminated' with chemicals.
A defence source told MailOnline a number of sailors have been taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
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WNU Editor: It looks like they isolated the problem .... Royal Navy sailors in hospital after ‘wrong chemical’ added to ship’s water (The Guardian)
Royal Navy Sailors Rushed To Hospital After Drinking ‘Contaminated Water’ On HMS Portland
Royal Navy sailors hospitalized after drinking water on ship -- AP
Royal Navy soldiers fall ill after drinking water ‘contaminated’ on HMS Portland -- The Independent
Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland -- Mirror
Sailors are rushed to the hospital because another sailor "put the wrong chemical in the drinking water." The offending sailor who poisoned their shipmates admits the mistake, and is commended for their honesty. Can't make this up!
ReplyDeleteSuperglue the sailors back into their posts, contamination be damned. Problem solved.
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