A tragic incident in Setif has claimed the lives of two workers due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The men succumbed to the fumes inside a factory located in the Beni Mousel area, part of the Bazer Sakhra municipality within the El Eulma district.
Civil Protection units were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:30 AM local time following reports of two individuals suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered the two men unconscious within the factory premises.
Despite immediate efforts to revive them, both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The source of the carbon monoxide was traced to a faulty heating system within the factory.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The focus of the investigation will be to determine if proper safety protocols were in place and if the factory’s heating system was adequately maintained.
The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the morgue at the local hospital for further examination. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly in industrial settings where heating appliances are commonly used. DZWatch News will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly when inhaled. It is crucial to ensure that all heating systems are properly maintained and that adequate ventilation is provided in enclosed spaces.
