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Carbon monoxide poisoning may have sent several to hospital in Lutz: PCSO

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Published  January 10, 2025 10:53am EST
Pasco County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • Several people were hospitalized on Friday morning in a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
    • Investigators do not suspect foul play and say this is an isolated incident.

LUTZ, Fla. - The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible carbon monoxide incident in Lutz on Friday morning.

According to the agency, Pasco County Fire Rescue received a call about several people having trouble breathing around 2 a.m.

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Upon arrival, deputies helped PCFR take the victims to an area hospital for medical treatment.

Pasco County deputies are investigating what they say is a possible carbon monoxide incident that sent several people to the hospital on Friday morning.

Pasco County deputies are investigating what they say is a possible carbon monoxide incident that sent several people to the hospital on Friday morning. 

Investigators say no foul play is suspected and they believe the incident may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.

At this time, we do not know the source of the carbon monoxide, but deputies say this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. 

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