Four die from gas poisoning in Luwan District

Source: Xinhua  |   2008-12-7  |     ONLINE EDITION

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FOUR people of a family were found dead possibly from gas poisoning in Shanghai's Luwan District this morning. Police suggested a gas water heater could have caused the accident.

The victims are an old couple both in their 70s, their daughter-in-law and a 12-year-old granddaughter, a police spokesman said.

The old couple's son returned home this morning after a night shift, just to find the four in bed unconsciously. He immediately called the police.

Initial investigation showed the old water heater that lacked a forced ventilation system could have caused the accident.


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