Two died, five hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in E Kazakhstan
10:24, 14 February 2011
ASTANA. February 14. KAZINFORM Seven people were poisoned by carbon monoxide in Ridder town of East Kazakhstan region. Two out of them died on the spot; the press service of the Ministry of Emergencies reports.
The accident happened due to the failure of solid fuel stove heating in a private dwelling house. Identities of the two dead are being verified, the others including a child, 3, were hospitalized.