A carbon monoxide leak in a residential building south of Montreal has left three individuals hospitalized, including two police officers, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon when Longueuil police responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. at a large building on Lennon Street in Brossard. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers attempted to provide assistance to a man inside the building and were subsequently exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
Two police officers were affected by the leak and were rushed to the hospital, where they are being treated. The man they were trying to help is in critical condition, and authorities have expressed concerns for his life. The building, which housed approximately 75 residents, was immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The cause of the carbon monoxide leak remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed details on how the leak occurred, but the situation has prompted a thorough review of the building’s safety systems.
This incident highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure, and authorities are urging residents to be vigilant about detecting and preventing leaks. Emergency responders continue to monitor the situation closely.
Stay tuned for updates as authorities investigate the cause of this hazardous leak.
