Breaking News – Video – Numerous People Overdose in Cobourg Within Two Hours

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Numerous people were taken to Northumberland Hills Hospital on Thursday, August 15, 2024 after apparently overdosing.

From approximately 9 p.m. until shortly after 10 p.m. emergency services responded to at least four people who apparently overdosed in the area between Chapel Street and D’Arcy Street area.

Numerous vehicles from Cobourg Police, Cobourg Fire Department and Northumberland County Paramedics were at each scene during the time period.

All of the person involved survived.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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