Carbon Monoxide Incident Claims Lives at UK Care Home
A tragic incident at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, England, resulted in three deaths and four hospitalizations due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident prompted an evacuation and investigations by Dorset Police, who suspect carbon monoxide as the cause. Emergency services provided extensive support to the scene, confirming no risk to the general public.
Three individuals have died, and four others were hospitalized after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, southwest England.
Dorset Police are investigating, focusing on carbon monoxide poisoning as the primary cause.
Residents were evacuated to a nearby church hall.
Gas network company SGN confirmed their engineers attended the scene.
The care home, which accommodates residents with dementia, is operated by Agincare.
The investigation includes the coroner and families of the deceased have been informed.
South Western Ambulance Service dispatched a significant emergency response to the incident, which poses no known threat to the wider community, according to authorities.
Gainsborough Care Home received a 'good' rating during its last inspection by the Care Quality Commission in October 2021.
Dorset Police are investigating, focusing on carbon monoxide poisoning as the primary cause.
Residents were evacuated to a nearby church hall.
Gas network company SGN confirmed their engineers attended the scene.
The care home, which accommodates residents with dementia, is operated by Agincare.
The investigation includes the coroner and families of the deceased have been informed.
South Western Ambulance Service dispatched a significant emergency response to the incident, which poses no known threat to the wider community, according to authorities.
Gainsborough Care Home received a 'good' rating during its last inspection by the Care Quality Commission in October 2021.
