COLOMBO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Over 100 people working in a garment factory in Sri Lanka's Central Hills were rushed to hospital on Thursday after suffering from acute food poisoning, police said.
The employees had fallen ill after consuming their breakfast which was provided by the factory in Kandy.
Employees had complained of stomach pains, discomfort and nausea soon after consuming the meals.
The employees were rushed to the Kandy General Hospital, police said.
Further investigations were underway.
The incident is the second this month as over 200 people working in another garment factory in the Central Hills were hospitalized on Oct. 4 after suffering from acute food poisoning.
The employees had been sickened after consuming their morning meals.
