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Elderly couple and daughter die in Cornwall caravan park | Elderly couple and daughter die in Cornwall caravan park |
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An elderly couple and their daughter have died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a caravan park. | An elderly couple and their daughter have died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a caravan park. |
The alarm was raised at the site near Camborne, Cornwall just before 1pm on Saturday after the couple's helper was unable to contact them, Devon and Cornwall police said. | The alarm was raised at the site near Camborne, Cornwall just before 1pm on Saturday after the couple's helper was unable to contact them, Devon and Cornwall police said. |
Camborne town council member David Biggs described the incident as an "appalling tragedy". | Camborne town council member David Biggs described the incident as an "appalling tragedy". |
Firefighters were called to break into the static caravan at Tremarle Home Park, North Roskear, where they found the bodies of three people and their pet dog. | Firefighters were called to break into the static caravan at Tremarle Home Park, North Roskear, where they found the bodies of three people and their pet dog. |
The woman was in her mid-40s. The age of her parents is not yet known. | The woman was in her mid-40s. The age of her parents is not yet known. |
Inspector David Eldridge of Devon and Cornwall police said: "Shortly before 1pm this afternoon we were called to a caravan park near Camborne in Cornwall, where a helper had been unable to get a reply from an elderly couple who lived in the caravan. | Inspector David Eldridge of Devon and Cornwall police said: "Shortly before 1pm this afternoon we were called to a caravan park near Camborne in Cornwall, where a helper had been unable to get a reply from an elderly couple who lived in the caravan. |
"We were able to see that there was a figure sat in a chair but they were unresponsive to knocks at the door. | "We were able to see that there was a figure sat in a chair but they were unresponsive to knocks at the door. |
"Cornwall Fire and Rescue were called. They forced entry into the property and found that the three occupants were all dead." | "Cornwall Fire and Rescue were called. They forced entry into the property and found that the three occupants were all dead." |
An investigation into what caused the deaths is under way, but the incident is not being treated as suspicious. | An investigation into what caused the deaths is under way, but the incident is not being treated as suspicious. |
A Cornwall fire and rescue service spokesman said a crew from Camborne community fire station attended the scene with a hazardous materials adviser after being called at 12.56pm. | A Cornwall fire and rescue service spokesman said a crew from Camborne community fire station attended the scene with a hazardous materials adviser after being called at 12.56pm. |
Biggs said he was shocked to hear of the deaths. | Biggs said he was shocked to hear of the deaths. |
"Tremarle Park is a residential caravan site and has provided homes for people for many years. It's a well established facility and is very well run. | "Tremarle Park is a residential caravan site and has provided homes for people for many years. It's a well established facility and is very well run. |
"It was a shock to learn that three people have died there," he said. | "It was a shock to learn that three people have died there," he said. |
Stephanie Trotter, president and director of the independent charity CO-Gas Safety, said carbon monoxide was an incredibly lethal gas. | Stephanie Trotter, president and director of the independent charity CO-Gas Safety, said carbon monoxide was an incredibly lethal gas. |
"Less than 2% of CO [carbon monoxide] can kill in between one and three minutes. It cannot be sensed using human senses of smell, touch, sight or hearing," she said. | "Less than 2% of CO [carbon monoxide] can kill in between one and three minutes. It cannot be sensed using human senses of smell, touch, sight or hearing," she said. |
"The Department of Health estimates that about 40-50 people die of CO and about 4,000 attend accident and emergency every year in England and Wales alone." | "The Department of Health estimates that about 40-50 people die of CO and about 4,000 attend accident and emergency every year in England and Wales alone." |
Trotter added: "We are very sorry to read of these tragic deaths. We send sympathy to family and friends and offer free, confidential help and advice." | Trotter added: "We are very sorry to read of these tragic deaths. We send sympathy to family and friends and offer free, confidential help and advice." |
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