Defective gas boiler: 17-year-old dies of carbon monoxide poisoning

Wiesbaden - Defective gas boiler: 17-year-old dies of carbon monoxide poisoning

A teenager has passed away due to carbon monoxide poisoning in Wiesbaden. The 17-year-old girl was found unconscious in the bathroom of an apartment and died in the hospital, as reported by a fire department spokesperson on Saturday evening. According to the fire department, it is believed that the water heater in the bathroom was likely defective, which could have led to the very high concentration of carbon monoxide.

Evacuation of a house in Wiesbaden

During the rescue operation in the afternoon, carbon monoxide detection devices were triggered. Other people in the building were reportedly checked out of caution, the building was evacuated, and the streets were closed.

According to HR's report with reference to the fire department and police, a total of seven people were treated by the rescue services and their CO levels in the blood were checked. The parents of the deceased girl are reportedly being provided with pastoral care.

1. The rescue operation in Wiesbaden, Hesse, was necessary due to a carbon monoxide leak in a house, which was initially discovered by the triggering of detection devices.
2. The incident in Wiesbaden shares similarities with other carbon monoxide poisoning cases in Germany, highlighting the importance of regular checks and maintenance of appliances to prevent such tragedies.
3. The emergency services, including those in Wiesbaden, are trained to handle situations involving carbon monoxide poisoning efficiently, ensuring the safety of the community.

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