65-year-old woman in her apartment died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Highly elevated carbon monoxide concentration: Senior citizen dies in her apartment
In a flat in Munich, a 65-year-old woman died in a carbon monoxide accident early Wednesday. The rushed rescuers could do nothing for the elderly woman. Experts repeatedly warn against underestimating the dangers of carbon monoxide.

Dangerous carbon monoxide concentration in dwelling
According to media reports, a heavy carbon monoxide accident occurred in Munich during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A 65-year-old woman died. According to the fire department, the senior's husband had contacted the rescue team early Wednesday after finding his wife lifeless in the bathroom. The assistants who were picked up detected a dangerously high concentration of carbon monoxide in the home.

In a Munich apartment, a 65-year-old woman died in a carbon monoxide accident. The summoned rescue workers could do nothing for the elderly woman. (Image: Karl-Heinz H / fotolia.com)

For the 65-year-old, any help came too late
The 65-year-old could not be revived, for her, any help was too late. The dog of the couple also suffered a deadly poisoning. The 54-year-old spouse was taken to a clinic for treatment, but does not hover in mortal danger. The fire brigade evacuated and controlled all the apartments in the building and found in another also a slightly increased concentration. The cause was initially unclear. Specialists should clarify how it came to the accident.

Health hazards due to carbon monoxide
Experts repeatedly warn against underestimating the dangers of carbon monoxide. The chemical compound can cause headaches even in low concentrations of 200 particles per million air molecules (ppm). At a higher concentration, you may experience symptoms such as palpitations, hallucinations, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting or fainting.

In higher concentrations, carbon monoxide can also cause deadly poisoning. Often the cause of such poisonings can be found in defective gas heating. But even with the burning of glowing charcoal, the odorless gas develops. What many do not know: Shisha smoking also risks carbon monoxide poisoning. (Ad)