Three men sent to hospital after suspected fentanyl overdose in Cambridge

By Erin Anderson and Christine Clark

Posted Mar 27, 2017 01:03:13 PM.

Last Updated Mar 27, 2017 01:07:55 PM.

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Three men were rushed to the hospital over the weekend after a possible fentanyl overdose in Cambridge.

Regional Police say they were called to an Elgin Street home on Saturday night after reports that three men had overdosed.

Police believe the men had been consuming cocaine, and suspect it was laced with the deadly drug fentanyl.

All three men were treated at the hospital and released.

Anyone that is struggling can see a list of local services and supports in our region by clicking here, and you can find out where to get Naloxone for free in our province by clicking here. 

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