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Daily Mirror
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Ryan Merrifield

Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland

A number of Royal Navy sailors have been rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland.

The frigate diverted to Portsmouth Naval Base today "as a precautionary measure" due to an issue resulting from one of the warship's fresh water systems.

An investigation has been launched, with safeguarding measures put in place.

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