32 Milan, Italy, subway commuters treated for pepper spray irritation MILAN, Italy, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Emergency medical crews were called Thursday to the subway in Milan, Italy, after passengers complained of burning sensations in their eyes and throats. Medical rescuers, firefighters and police arrived at the subway station, the Italian news agency ANSA reported. Police said 30 people were treated at the scene and two others were taken to a hospital emergency room for irritation likely caused by the presence of pepper spray in one of the subway cars.