Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident in Stepanakert: 5 Hospitalized

On March 22 at 00:05, a report was received from the Republic Medical Center in Stepanakert about a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident occurred on March 21 at 20:20, involving residents of the capital: 51-year-old V. M., 31-year-old A. M., 51-year-old K. M., 20-year-old I. M., and 27-year-old A. M.

The Police of Artsakh reported that the responding patrol officer determined that these individuals were poisoned around 16:00 on March 21 due to carbon monoxide emitted from a gas water heater installed in their kitchen.

The investigation is being conducted by the police department of the city of Stepanakert.