Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Eight people have been hospitalised after suddenly falling unconscious inside a beauty salon located in a multi-story building on Peradeniya Road in Kandy.

Our correspondent reports that police suspect the incident occurred due to toxic gas accumulation.

This is believed to have happened after the salon's power supply was cut, leading staff to operate a generator with all doors and windows closed and air conditioning units running.

The incident came to light when an employee from a nearby shop saw a young woman lying unconscious outside the salon.

The employee, along with others, opened the door and discovered six more young women and a man also unconscious inside.

Police were immediately informed, and the uncon...