Woman, 2 kids hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak inside Upper Darby home

08/12/2025 0 min
Woman, 2 kids hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak inside Upper Darby home

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Fire officials say crews were called around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday to a home on Kingston Road near Shirley Road.

When they went inside, there was a strong smell of gas. The woman and children were unresponsive.

The woman and both children were rushed to nearby hospitals and are expected to recover.

Several other residents were able to evacuate the home on their own, authorities said.

According to fire officials, the carbon monoxide leak was caused by a deteriorating flue cap.


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