6 Hospitalized for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Waltham Laundromat: Reports

WALTHAM, MA – A woman and five children were hospitalized Sunday afternoon for carbon monoxide poisoning at a Waltham laundromat, reports say.

Emergency crews were called to a laundromat on River Street just before 2 p.m., according to WBZ. Carbon monoxide levels were reportedly significantly above safe levels when first responders arrived.

The children affected are all under the age of 10. Those hospitalized are expected to be okay, WBZ reported.

The cause of the leak is under investigation.

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