Suicide Attempt in Oujda: Woman in Critical Condition After Ingesting Insecticide

Tragedy in Oujda: Woman attempts to end her life with toxic pesticide

The city of Oujda was placed on high alert on Friday evening, August 7, following a tragic suicide attempt by a woman in her forties, who ingested a significant amount of a toxic chemical used to exterminate insects and harmful pests.

According to reports from the scene, the incident sparked panic among those nearby, especially after severe symptoms of acute poisoning appeared. This prompted immediate action from her family and neighbors, who contacted the relevant authorities for emergency assistance.

Urgent emergency intervention and critical transfer

Civil Protection teams immediately rushed to the scene, providing essential first aid before urgently transporting her by ambulance to the emergency department at Al-Farabi Regional Hospital in Oujda.

Informed medical sources described the woman’s condition as extremely critical and worrying. She underwent intensive gastric lavage and remains under close observation by the medical team in an effort to save her life.

Police investigation launched to determine motives

Alongside the medical intervention, security authorities in Oujda have initiated a comprehensive judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office to ascertain all circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the underlying motives behind this suicide attempt.