In Zhytomyr region, three people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning

In Zhytomyr region, three people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning

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In the village of Ruzhyn, Berdychiv district, two women and a man were poisoned by carbon monoxide in a private house. All the victims were taken to the intensive care unit of the local hospital.

In the Zhytomyr region, three people were poisoned by carbon monoxide. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, UNN reports.

Details

In the village of Ruzhyn, Berdychiv district, two women and a man suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. All the victims were taken to the intensive care unit of the local hospital. 

The incident occurred in a private residential building. No signs of fire were found at the scene, and experts are currently investigating all the circumstances. 

Remind 

Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous because it is odorless and colorless, making it difficult to detect. Even in small concentrations, it can cause serious poisoning and is life-threatening.  Therefore, it is important to follow safety rules when using gas appliances and stoves and to ensure proper ventilation.

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