4 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in 'outbreak' in this city: Officials
Police in Texas are investigating a series of opioid overdoses in Austin which has claimed the lives of at least four people, local officials say, warning drug users not to take unknown substances. Dozens were saved by paramedics.
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2 developments- Apr 30, 2024Austin reports nearly 40 overdoses in one day, at least 4 dead
- May 1, 20244 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in 'outbreak' in this city: Officials
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1 viewpoint'Outbreak' of opioid overdoses in Austin, Texas, linked to 8 deaths and over 50 emergency calls
‘Deadly batch’ of opioids suspected in a sudden outbreak of overdoses in Austin, Texas
At least 9 dead, dozens treated in Texas capital after unusual spike in overdoses
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1 viewpointTexas state capital seeing ‘unusually deadly’ string of suspected overdoses: 'New batch' of drugs