Seven younger youngsters — together with an toddler and three toddlers — overdosed on sleeping tablets that have been handed out by a 7-year-old at a Virginia house on Wednesday night time, a report mentioned.
When police responded to the residence within the metropolis of Hopewell at about 5:30 p.m., 4 youngsters, ages 1, 2, 3 and 4, have been unresponsive, WTVR mentioned.
Three different children beneath the age of eight had additionally consumed the tablets, however have been awake, the station reported.
![Seven children overdosed on sleeping pills at a Hopewell, Virginia home.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/child-overdose-428.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![Two children are in serious condition, according to police.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/child-overdose-429.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
All seven youngsters have been all taken to a hospital, and the 2 youngest victims have been transferred to a different medical facility in severe situation, the report mentioned.
Investigators advised the outlet that the medication have been distributed by a 7-year-old who was left alone with the kids when their grownup supervisor left the home to go to a nook retailer.
The investigation was ongoing.