At least 71 people died in Russia's Irkutsk after consuming a bath essence containing alcohol, RIA Novosti reported quoting Regional Health Ministry spokeswoman Tatyana Shkurskaya.

According to the latest data, 71 people died. The total number of victims was 117. Another person was hospitalized during the night. In total, 36 people were in hospital on treatment.

Earlier it was reported about 63 dead.