Carbon monoxide

A faulty gas boiler caused high carbon monoxide levels in a Stuttgart apartment building. Three people were injured and hospitalized. Firefighters recommend installing CO detectors.

April 16, 2026 Reported by AI

In a workplace accident at a leather factory and pelt tannery in Runkel, central Hesse, three workers died and two others suffered life-threatening injuries. The victims were found in a clarification pit, possibly due to carbon monoxide poisoning. More than 150 emergency responders were deployed, with no danger to the public.