Toxic mushrooms in Iran kill 11 people and poison more than 800

Up to 10 provinces, mostly in west of country, affected by mass fungi poisoning

At least 11 people have reportedly died in Iran after eating toxic mushrooms.

Emergency services in up to 10 provinces, mostly in the west of the country, reported that more than 800 people had become ill after mushroom poisoning and scores had been taken to hospital. It is unclear what kind of mushroom those affected had eaten.