11 Hospitalized For Carbon Monoxide Exposure In Jersey City

Eleven people were hospitalized Thursday for carbon monoxide exposure at a 16-family building in Jersey City. Three of the victims are in critical condition, authorities say.

The incident happened after after a possible boiler malfunction, according to NBC4 New York. A firefighter was also hurt, and the building on Harrison Avenue was evacuated shortly before noon.

Chopper 4 showed at least a dozen emergency vehicles converged on the area near the building, and all the windows of the affected building were open as well.

We'll have more information as it comes in.