Mon, 21 Jun 1999

104 factory workers fall ill

SURABAYA, East Java: One hundred and four factory workers of a timber firm were treated at Griya Husada Hospital after complaining of headaches, stomach pains and vomiting.

Antara reported on Saturday that the workers said they fell ill after returning home from work on Friday. Twenty men and 11 women among them were hospitalized. The rest were released.

Four are in serious condition, hospital director Kris Sanggelorang said. (anr)