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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Ottawa Sends 10 to Hospital, One in Critical Condition

A running car in a closed garage is suspected to have caused dangerous gas buildup in a Vanier neighborhood home.

Ottawa police say 10 people have been taken to hospital and one of them is suffering from life threatening injuries after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning case. A Ottawa Police Service (OPS) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Overview

  • Emergency crews responded to a call at 9:15 a.m. on Granville Street in Ottawa's Vanier district, where 10 people were affected by carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Six adults and four children were hospitalized, with one adult in critical condition and the remaining nine in serious condition.
  • Authorities believe a car left running in a closed garage caused the carbon monoxide buildup, affecting three connected housing units, though only one unit's occupants were hospitalized.
  • The family involved is reportedly new to Canada and may not have been aware of the risks associated with running a car in a closed garage without ventilation.
  • Ottawa officials and experts are urging residents to check their carbon monoxide detectors and ensure proper safety measures to prevent similar incidents.