Nine hospitalized after suspected gas leak in Birmingham

thesun.co.uk

Nine people were taken to the hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick, Birmingham, on March 16. Emergency services responded to reports of residents feeling unwell due to fumes. Firefighters evacuated five homes on Firs Lane and rescued one man. They used breathing apparatus to check for gas and ensured the area was safe. Residents were advised to stay away while specialists cleared the gas. Emergency teams included hazardous area response paramedics and multiple ambulances.


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