1 dead, 6 others treated after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Scott County Taylor Weiter
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One woman has died and six others were treated after the Scott County Sheriff s Office said a household used a gasoline-powered generator inside the home.
When deputies responded to a medical emergency in Lexington, IN. early Wednesday, they were told that the generator was being used without proper ventilation or air flow.
Terri L. Hart, 51, was pronounced dead by the coroner s office. While the cause of death is pending, preliminary investigation shows Hart died of possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
Four other people in the house ages 23, 6, 4 and 3 months were taken by EMS. Two other adults were treated at the scene but not transported to a hospital.
The Scott County Sheriff s Office said there was a gasoline-powered generator inside the house. Author: Taylor Weiter Updated: 5:37 PM EDT May 5, 2021
LEXINGTON, Ind. One woman has died and six others were treated after the Scott County Sheriff s Office said a household used a gasoline-powered generator inside the home.
When deputies responded to a medical emergency in Lexington, IN. early Wednesday, they were told that the generator was being used without proper ventilation or air flow.
Terri L. Hart, 51, was pronounced dead by the coroner s office. While the cause of death is pending, preliminary investigation shows Hart died of possible carbon monoxide poisoning.