Carbon monoxide drama in Bösingen: Six injuries after the gas exit!

Carbon monoxide drama in Bösingen: Six injuries after the gas exit!

In the small community of Bösingen in the Rottweil district, on Monday evening, October 14th, there was a threatening incident that brought six people into a critical situation. Around 8:15 p.m. in the workshop area of a company on Riedstrasse, dangerous carbon monoxide escaped. The exact reasons for escaping the gas are currently still unclear.

Two workers, aged 61 and 82, were currently in the process of assembling a scaffolding in the workshop when they suffered serious injuries. An attentive 54-year-old employee who was in the office noticed the dilated conditions of the two men and immediately alerted the necessary help measures.

rescue measures and investigations

The situation escalated, as well as four first aiders, aged 33, 46, 53 and 54, inhaled the toxic gas in trying. All affected people were immediately brought to nearby clinics with several ambulances in order to obtain the necessary medical care.

The alarmed fire brigades from Bösingen and Rottweil were quickly on hand, supported by a total of eight vehicles and 40 emergency services. These not only carried out comprehensive measurements, but also ventilated the affected building in order to minimize the risk of those involved.

The officers of the Rottweil police station have now started the investigation to determine the exact course of the accident and the causes of the creation of the carbon monoxide. These examinations are still underway, so that there is no final information.

The incident in the workshop is once again the dangers that can arise from invisible poisons such as carbon monoxide. Such gases are odorless and colorless, which makes their discovery extremely difficult without suitable measuring devices. In this case, the quick reaction of the first aiders may have prevented worse and illustrates the importance of vigilance and security at work.

For more information about this incident and the ongoing investigations, reference to the reporting by www.suedkurier.de recommended.