One dead, three hospitalised after drug mix-up causes heroin overdoses in Victoria

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In Victoria, one person died and three were hospitalized after accidentally overdosing on heroin mixed into other drugs. Authorities are investigating the mix-up which has raised health and safety concerns.

🇦🇺 Location: Victoria — Sources: 6 — First seen: Last seen:
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