The incident occurred at a commercial establishment in Valdemoro, where numerous customers and staff members started showing symptoms of irritation, including coughing and throat soreness. The situation necessitated the evacuation of the supermarket to ensure everyone's safety.
Emergency services responded to the scene and provided assistance to a total of seven individuals. Those affected reported respiratory discomfort and other symptoms consistent with exposure to an irritant substance, which initial theories suggest may have been pepper spray.
Firefighters were also dispatched to the supermarket to ventilate the premises, ensuring the interior air quality was safe for the eventual reopening of the store.
The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident, identify the substance used, and locate the individual responsible for dispersing it within the supermarket. The event caused moments of tension during the evacuation and treatment of those affected.
