Two children aged two poisoned themselves by treated wheat grains for killing rats in Iordanovca village of Basarabeasca district on February 17. According to the National Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance Center, the 903 team gave the children first aid and took them to the hospital for additional examinations and treatment, IPN reports.

An ambulance yesterday evening was also called to Ungheni, where a child drank plant tincture. This was transported to the hospital.

Doctors warn not to leave toxic substances, including fertilizers, detergents and medicines, within the reach of children as the consequences can be very serious if these ingest them. The child can die or can remain with scars for life after difficult and painful surgery.