Girl, 12, treated for cyanide poisoning after Grenfell Tower fire

A young survivor of the Grenfell Tower fire has been treated for cyanide poisoning.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017 - 08:45

A young survivor of the Grenfell Tower fire has been treated for cyanide poisoning.

BBC's Newsnight programme said medical papers showed that Luana Gomes, 12, was treated for the effects of the highly toxic gas, amid fears it may have been released by burning of insulation or plastics during the fire.

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Courts Grenfell Tower Place: Grenfell Person: Luana Gomes Person: Luana Person: Andreia Gomes Person: Richard Hull Event: Grenfell Tower fire Organisation: BBC Organisation: King's College Hospital Organisation: BBC Newsnight Organisation: University of Central Lancashire

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