Three people found dead in British care home and four hospitalised after 'unexplained' incident
Three people were found dead Wednesday and four others were hospitalised after an "unexplained" incident at a care home in southern England, police said.
Dorset Police said they were investigating.
The Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage was evacuated and there was no wider risk to the public.
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A Police officer stands outside the Gainsborough care home where emergency services attend to an incident on October 23, 2024 in Swanage, England Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images
Staff and emergency services stand outside the Gainsborough care home after an incident on October 23, 2024 in Swanage, England. Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images
Dorset Councilor Gary Suttle said carbon monoxide poisoning was suspected but not proven.
The Southern Gas Network said its engineers had responded to an emergency call at the home and were waiting for access to do a safety check.
"Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this tragic incident," gas spokesperson Katie Lobban said.
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