20 Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Incident at Cologne Kart Center
A major incident occurred at a local kart center in Cologne, involving the fire department and resulting in 20 people being taken to nearby hospitals. The incident was triggered by elevated carbon monoxide levels, with symptoms including nausea and headaches experienced by visitors.
The incident took place at a kart racing facility in Cologne, where approximately 50 people were present for normal go-kart operations. Upon arrival, firefighters' carbon monoxide alarm went off, indicating a high concentration of the gas in the hall. Several emergency doctors and ambulances, along with a fire department bus, were called in to treat those affected. A visitor complained of nausea and headaches, leading to an ambulance being dispatched. The police are currently investigating the cause of the incident, with no information yet on who is responsible for the investigation into the trigger.
The incident at the Cologne kart center resulted in 20 people being hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The police continue to investigate the cause, with no further details available on the responsible investigating party.
