Police examined the cause of the tragic death of a 17-year-old

Police examined the cause of the tragic death of a 17-year-old

tragic carbon monoxide poisoning demands a young life in Wiesbaden

The residents of the Kastel district in Wiesbaden were shaken by a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon. A 17-year-old adolescent was found out in an apartment and despite all the efforts of the rescue workers, she could not be saved. The cause of the incident is now being intensively examined by the authorities, since a high concentration of carbon monoxide was found in the apartment.

What is carbon monoxide and why is it so dangerous?

carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a odorless and colorless gas that arises in incomplete combustion processes. It is extremely poisonous and can be fatal when inhaling. A tragic example of the risk of carbon monoxide was the death of two people in Braunschweig due to a defective heating system.

What happened in the apartment in Wiesbaden?

Before the emergency services arrived, the first aiders desperately tried to revive the young woman. When entering the bathroom, the carbon monoxide warning device immediately stuck, which indicated a dangerously high concentration of the gas. A total of seven people were affected by the poisoning, two of which also had to be treated on Sunday afternoon.

What could be the cause of the poisoning?

The fire brigade suspects that a defect in the gas boiler in the bathroom could be the cause of tragic carbon monoxide poisoning. Since no other sources have been found for the gas, this explanation seems to be the most plausible. The exact cause of death and the circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by the investigators.

What are the consequences of the incident?

The affected building has been evacuated and is currently habitable again, but the apartment in which the youngsters were found remains closed for the time being. The community in Wiesbaden is shaken by the loss of such a young life through such an avoidable tragedy. It is pointed out that carbon monoxide warning devices can be life-saving and should be checked regularly to prevent such accidents.

- Nag