Four Employees Poisoned at Akademiska Hospital Trigger Police Investigation

At Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala, four employees have been suspected of poisoning, prompting a police investigation. The first incident occurred on October 25, followed by two more cases on November 3, and a fourth person recently reported as possibly poisoned. Notably, the hospital did not notify the police until after the third case, raising questions about the timeliness of their response. Viktor Ekström, the hospital's security manager, confirmed that the police report was filed only after the third suspected poisoning but declined to comment on why earlier notification was not made. In response, the hospital has locked the doors to the affected department and increased security patrols with orderlies. However, permanent security changes are pending until the conclusion of the police and prosecutor's investigation.

Despite the efforts to secure the area, concerns linger among those affected. Lawyer Angelica Dipeders, representing one of the victims, expressed worry that the truth behind these poisoning incidents might never be established. She stated, "There is certainly concern for my client about it remaining unresolved and wondering for the rest of their life about what happened." The underlying cause of the sudden illnesses remains unknown, and the hospital continues to cooperate with authorities as the investigation proceeds.