More than 100 tourists hospitalised after food at Spain hotel

More than 100 tourists including a 15-month-old baby and seven children have been hit with a vomiting bug at a Costa hotel

The youngsters were among 20 people rushed to hospital following suspected salmonella poisoning at the four-star Izan Cavanna Hotel in the popular Spanish resort of La Manga, near Murcia.

The devastating sickness outbreak comes at the height of the summer holidays as thousands of Brits have descended on the popular resort to soak up the sun and sea.

La Manga, also known as a ‘Mecca’ for sun, beaches and watersports, attracts thousands of Brits every year – chasing white sand and beachfront hotels and bars.

Over 100 out of the 800 guests are believed to have been infected with two currently being treated in hospital for their symptoms.

These include a baby and child who were whisked off to Santa Lucia Hospital in the nearby port city of Cartagena after suffering from a fever.

Another 20 patients were transferred to the hospital to be assessed but have since been released.

A field hospital was also hastily set up at the seafront hotel after guests were struck with bouts of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Others were even struck with a fever following lunch at the hotel.

Ambulances were filmed arriving at the hotel on Saturday as holidaymakers were reportedly put on hydration drips in their rooms and stretchers in hotel corridors.

Initial test results suggest the patients were struck with Salmonella, although investigations are ongoing.

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