PoisonReporting Database

Matsumoto Sarin Attack


 

Symptoms of victim: darkened vision, eye pain, headaches, diarrhoea, constricted pupils, numbness in hands       

Date of poisoning:27/06/1994   

Location of poisoning:Matsumoto, Japan

Name of poison used: liquid sarin

Form in which poison was consumed: aerosol

Treatment facilities and provider: unknown

Treatment used:

Outcome: 8 died; 274 injured

Occupation of victim: civilians

Motive for poisoning: terrorism

First response diagnosis:

Possible perpetrators: Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult

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