CO Poisoning from Patio Heaters: Eleven People in Hospital

The cause was a "heating mushroom," reported Philipp Gutlederer from Emergency Call Lower Austria, referring to the police. The victims were taken to the clinics in Tulln, Hollabrunn, Krems, and St. Pölten with symptoms of poisoning. The Red Cross was on site with seven ambulances and two emergency doctors.

The injured reportedly complained of headaches and nausea. According to the emergency services, carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, said Gutlederer.

(APA/Red)

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