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Butyric Acid Attack on Doctor in Vienna's Hanusch Hospital: Clinics Closed

Im Hanusch-Krankenhaus kam zu einer Attacke mit Buttersäure.
Im Hanusch-Krankenhaus kam zu einer Attacke mit Buttersäure. ©APA
At the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing, a doctor was reportedly attacked with butyric acid on Wednesday. A suspect has been arrested. Several outpatient clinics had to be temporarily closed due to the strong odor.

A 32-year-old woman allegedly attacked a doctor and four other hospital staff members at the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing with butyric acid on Wednesday afternoon. Police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger confirmed a corresponding online report from "heute.at". The suspect has been arrested, and the operation is still ongoing. The woman stated upon her arrest that she was dissatisfied with her treatments.

Outpatient Clinics at Hanusch Hospital Closed After Butyric Acid Attack

A spokeswoman for the Austrian Health Insurance Fund also confirmed the incident. Due to the significant odor nuisance, the outpatient clinics for pulmonology, rheumatology, and dermatology had to be closed until Thursday. A specialized cleaning team has already been tasked with the necessary work.

Thanks to the quick intervention of security, further danger was prevented, according to spokeswoman Sabine Mlcoch. The protection of employees as well as patients is of the highest priority.

(APA/Red)

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