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Five In Hospital After Carbon Monoxide Leak At Flats
Five people, including two children, are being treated in hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at a block of flats on Kingsland Road in Dalston.
Firefighter wearing breathing apparatus evacuated 21 residents from the building at about 23:00 on Tuesday night. Two pregnant women, two children and a man were taken to hospital after ambulance crews found them to have elevated carbon monoxide readings.
Following the incident, London Fire Brigade has urged people to make sure they have a working carbon monoxide detector in their home.
Shoreditch Watch Manager Mark Lanaway who was at the scene said: "Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, with least 50 deaths nationally recorded every year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Despite this, the majority of people still do not have a carbon monoxide detector in their home. It is vital that everyone has a carbon monoxide alarm in addition to smoke alarms."
Northumberland Police Appeal For Help To Trace 63-Year-Old
Northumberland Police have appealed for help in tracing 63-year-old Lloyd Neal, who has been missing since 10am on Tuesday, 29 September.
Mr Neal, from Morpeth, is described as a white man, 6ft tall, of medium build with short grey hair and a goattee style beard. He was last seen wearing a red jacket, dark grey trousers and walking boots.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting log number 0523 29/09/15 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tyson Fury Considers Standing For Election
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has revealed his plans to be the next MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale.
Speaking to the BBC Mr Fury hopes to replace Conservative David Morris, and said he wants to "make a change for the better for the place I live".
He added: "I believe that I will succeed because of the influence I have over the people from the town."
(MH/CD)
Five people, including two children, are being treated in hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at a block of flats on Kingsland Road in Dalston.
Firefighter wearing breathing apparatus evacuated 21 residents from the building at about 23:00 on Tuesday night. Two pregnant women, two children and a man were taken to hospital after ambulance crews found them to have elevated carbon monoxide readings.
Following the incident, London Fire Brigade has urged people to make sure they have a working carbon monoxide detector in their home.
Shoreditch Watch Manager Mark Lanaway who was at the scene said: "Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, with least 50 deaths nationally recorded every year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Despite this, the majority of people still do not have a carbon monoxide detector in their home. It is vital that everyone has a carbon monoxide alarm in addition to smoke alarms."
Northumberland Police Appeal For Help To Trace 63-Year-Old
Northumberland Police have appealed for help in tracing 63-year-old Lloyd Neal, who has been missing since 10am on Tuesday, 29 September.
Mr Neal, from Morpeth, is described as a white man, 6ft tall, of medium build with short grey hair and a goattee style beard. He was last seen wearing a red jacket, dark grey trousers and walking boots.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting log number 0523 29/09/15 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tyson Fury Considers Standing For Election
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has revealed his plans to be the next MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale.
Speaking to the BBC Mr Fury hopes to replace Conservative David Morris, and said he wants to "make a change for the better for the place I live".
He added: "I believe that I will succeed because of the influence I have over the people from the town."
(MH/CD)
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