Five Children Die in Gujrat Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Gujrat:A tragic incident occurred in **Gujrat**, where **five children** aged between **6 and 13 years** died after being exposed to **carbon monoxide** in their home. The children were found dead in a room, allegedly due to the inhalation of toxic gases produced by burning coal.

According to **Rescue 1122** officials, the bodies of the five children were discovered on **Shah Jehangir Road** in **Gujrat** on **Saturday**. The children had reportedly been using coal for heating purposes inside their room.

**Preliminary investigations** suggest that the cause of death was suffocation due to the buildup of harmful gases, particularly **carbon monoxide**, from the burning coal. Authorities are currently conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.

Officials revealed that the children were siblings, with four of them being brothers and sisters, while one was their cousin. The children’s mother stated that she had gone to the hospital for a check-up, and when she returned home, she found the children in an unconscious state. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the children were pronounced dead by the doctors.

This heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of burning coal in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation, leading to the buildup of lethal gases such as carbon monoxide. Local authorities have urged residents to take extra precautions while using coal or other heating methods indoors, especially in areas with limited ventilation.