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CHINA / Regional |
Generator fume kills six, sickens 10 in China.(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-02-10 08:40 HOHHOT - Six herders died and 10 others were sickened by apparent carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator in a nomad area of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Thursday night, the local government said. The victims, who were dining in the Urad Middle Banner outback, were found when a friend dropped in for a visit on Friday morning at about 1 a.m. The 10 survivors were hospitalized in Bayannur and Linhe cities. Two remained in critical condition on Saturday afternoon, doctors said. Initial investigators said the herders were poisoned by fumes from a gas-fueled generator, which was working throughout the night. Further investigation on the case is under way. The nomad area is one of a few in Inner Mongolia still without electricity. Locals rely on generators to light their homes and watch TV. |
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