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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-05 14:06 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 23:08 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Franklin County coroner reports 5 suspected overdose deaths

The Franklin County Coroner's Office reported five suspected overdose deaths since Tuesday. Columbus Public Health warned drugs not from pharmacies may be laced.

Section: [Health](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Franklin County Coroner's Office](/columbus/wiki/franklin-county-coroner-s-office.md), [Columbus Public Health](/columbus/wiki/columbus-public-health.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/franklin-county-urges-caution-as-5-overdose-deaths-reported-this-week-coroner-columbus-public-health-naloxone-free-dangerous-substances-fatal-drugs), 2026-11-05 14:06 EST: Franklin County coroner urges caution as 5 overdose deaths reported this week
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/franklin-county-urges-caution-as-5-overdose-deaths-reported-this-week-coroner-columbus-public-health-naloxone-free-dangerous-substances-fatal-drugs), 2026-11-05 14:06 EST: Franklin County coroner urges caution as 5 overdose deaths reported this week
- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/franklin-county/franklin-county-reports-spike-in-overdose-deaths/), 2026-11-05 23:08 EST: Franklin County reports spike in overdose deaths

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