SAN ANTONIO – Seven women were transported to a hospital for possible carbon monoxide poisoning after a vehicle was left running inside a house’s garage, according to San Antonio police.
The incident happened around 9 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Sycamore Moon.
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SAPD told KSAT that someone had left a vehicle’s engine running in the house’s garage.
Police said carbon monoxide went inside of the house and possibly poisoned seven women.
Upon arrival on the scene, police said every resident of the home was unconscious except for one.
One of the seven women transported was reportedly in critical condition, according to police.
SAPD said the carbon monoxide affected more people than others due to being on different floors of the house.
This is an ongoing investigation. KSAT will update this story once more information becomes available.
What is carbon monoxide?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill people.
Several household items, such as oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills, produce carbon monoxide.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain and confusion, CDC says.
Carbon monoxide can be lethal if someone breathes in a lot of it, according to the CDC.
Reducing the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
The CDC encourages people to install battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas of homes.
Check the batteries on the carbon monoxide detectors each spring and fall to ensure they function properly.
Replace the carbon monoxide detector every five years or after the manufacturer’s instructions.
For more information on carbon monoxide, click here.
