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Llantwit Fardre house death: Carbon monoxide suspected | Llantwit Fardre house death: Carbon monoxide suspected |
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A 63-year-old man has died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a house in the south Wales valleys. | A 63-year-old man has died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a house in the south Wales valleys. |
His two sons, both in their 30s, were also found unconscious at the property in Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 21:15 GMT on Tuesday. | |
One is in a critical condition and the other is stable at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. | |
Emergency services were called to St Anne's Driver on the Crown Hill estate when a family friend raised the alarm. | |
Residents were moved from nearby houses as a precaution. | Residents were moved from nearby houses as a precaution. |
South Wales Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. | South Wales Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. |
Local councillor Margaret Burtonwood said: "It's shocking really - with all the warnings we now get it's still happening and people are dying. | |
"My own brother and sister-in-law two years ago nearly died from this." | |
Police and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the incident at St Anne's Drive. | Police and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the incident at St Anne's Drive. |
Local resident Joel James said: "I've spoken to a number of people about this this morning and [the feeling] is one of shock and sadness this close to Christmas. | |
"It's quite frankly terrible news and my thoughts go out to the family." | |
The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed. | The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed. |