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Six-Year-Old Saved After Accidentally Drinking Paint Thinner in Ashdod Home

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By יניר יגנה

First reported by N12 · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

A six-year-old boy in Ashdod was hospitalized after mistakenly drinking paint thinner stored in a water bottle by home renovation workers. Thanks to swift medical intervention at Assuta Ashdod Hospital, his condition stabilized and he is expected to recover fully.

01A 6.5-year-old boy in Ashdod drank paint thinner mistakenly stored in a water bottle by workers.
02The bottle's pop-top cap concealed the chemical's strong odor, leading to accidental ingestion.
03The boy suffered throat burning, vomiting, and swallowing difficulties and was rushed to Assuta Ashdod Hospital.
04Specialists quickly diagnosed and treated him, stabilizing his condition in the pediatric ICU.
05Doctors warned against storing hazardous substances in drinking containers to prevent such poisonings.
06The boy is expected to be discharged home in the coming days after significant improvement.

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