By Associated Press - Monday, April 24, 2017

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) - Delaware health officials say two men are dead after a spike in drug overdoses in Sussex County.

The News Journal reports (https://delonline.us/2pXhLVL ) that Department of Health and Social Services spokeswoman Jill Fredel said 20 people had been given naloxone for heroin overdoses in the county since early Thursday. Fredel says two Seaford men died but their names and ages have not been released. During the same period of time, she says there were eight suspected drug overdoses in Ken and New Castle counties.

Police have said they are investigating the overdoses and are encouraging anyone with information to contact authorities.



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Information from: The News Journal of Wilmington, Del., https://www.delawareonline.com

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