A tragic incident in the Plzeň Region has resulted in the deaths of a father and son due to carbon monoxide poisoning, police confirmed Wednesday. The pair, ages 66 and 40, were found unresponsive in a garage-turned-workshop in the Klatovy district [[1]]. This case highlights the ongoing and often silent threat of carbon monoxide exposure, a leading cause of accidental poisoning in Europe and North America [[1]].
A second man has died following a carbon monoxide poisoning incident in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic, police confirmed Wednesday. The incident, which is being investigated as a family tragedy, occurred while the two men were working in a garage converted into a workshop.
The deaths underscore the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure, particularly in enclosed spaces during colder months. According to police spokesperson Hana Kroftová, the second victim succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Plzeň.
“The death of a second man has been confirmed. We have ordered a forensic autopsy and are continuing to investigate the case,” Kroftová said.
The 66-year-old father was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday. His 40-year-old son was initially revived by paramedics and transported via helicopter to the urgent care unit at the Faculty Hospital in Plzeň, according to acting press officer Martin Charvát of the airbase in Líny near Plzeň.
Despite the medical team’s efforts, the 40-year-old man died Wednesday at the hospital. The two men were reportedly using a heater while working in the workshop, leading to the carbon monoxide buildup.
