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| Man dead and seven treated for 'effects of carbon monoxide' in Bloxwich | Man dead and seven treated for 'effects of carbon monoxide' in Bloxwich |
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| Walsall councillor Michael Coulson described the incident as an "awful tragedy" | Walsall councillor Michael Coulson described the incident as an "awful tragedy" |
| A man has died and seven people have been treated for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning at a takeaway. | A man has died and seven people have been treated for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning at a takeaway. |
| Emergency crews were sent to a shop in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich, West Midlands, on Friday night after concerns were raised over the welfare of a man. | Emergency crews were sent to a shop in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich, West Midlands, on Friday night after concerns were raised over the welfare of a man. |
| A man in his 50s was confirmed dead, with seven others, including emergency service workers, treated at the scene and at hospital, West Midlands Police said. | A man in his 50s was confirmed dead, with seven others, including emergency service workers, treated at the scene and at hospital, West Midlands Police said. |
| A number of nearby properties were temporarily evacuated. Walsall councillor Michael Coulson said the premises, called Timmy's Pizza, were being refurbished and he believed a generator had released toxic gasses. | |
| Police said they were now working with the Health and Safety Executive to establish what had happened. | |
| Coulson said adjacent shops and flats above the pizza parlour had been evacuated, but people had been allowed to return home at about 03:00 BST after safety tests were completed. | |
| Nearby shops, including a chip shop and pharmacy, had been able to open on Saturday, he added. | Nearby shops, including a chip shop and pharmacy, had been able to open on Saturday, he added. |
| He said he had spoken to three men at the shop on Friday evening. | |
| 'Awful tragedy' | 'Awful tragedy' |
| "I had done two litter picks around the shops in the last few days, including one completed just after 7pm last night, and I briefly spoke to those setting up the takeaway on both occasions," he said. | "I had done two litter picks around the shops in the last few days, including one completed just after 7pm last night, and I briefly spoke to those setting up the takeaway on both occasions," he said. |
| Four residents and two emergency responders also needed medical treatment, he said. | Four residents and two emergency responders also needed medical treatment, he said. |
| He said he believed the generator had been being operated without enough ventilation. | He said he believed the generator had been being operated without enough ventilation. |
| He added: "My thoughts are with the deceased, and all affected by this awful tragedy." | He added: "My thoughts are with the deceased, and all affected by this awful tragedy." |
| In a statement, police said they had attended the scene at about 21:40. | |
| "Other emergency services were also in attendance and a man in his 50s was sadly confirmed dead at the scene," they said. | "Other emergency services were also in attendance and a man in his 50s was sadly confirmed dead at the scene," they said. |
| "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time. | "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time. |
| "Seven other people - including emergency service workers - were treated at the scene for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some were taken to hospital for further assessment. | "Seven other people - including emergency service workers - were treated at the scene for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some were taken to hospital for further assessment. |
| "A small number of nearby properties were temporarily evacuated but occupants have since been able to return." | |
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