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Around 100 people who ate at a restaurant in East London were taken to hospital following a suspected gas leak.
Customers at Turkish restaurant Gokyuzu Chingford on December 21 thought they had become ill from food poisoning before it was revealed that they were likely suffering from the effects of a gas leak.
As they arrived at hospital in their droves, it was revealed that they all had high levels of carbon monoxide in their blood, according to the MailOnline reports.
An anonymous source said the patients had to be split up between different hospitals around London because there were so many of them.
The London Fire Brigade and police attended the incident on Southend Road at around 9pm that evening and evacuated the building as a precaution. Crews made sure no elevated readings remained before leaving the scene at 11.48 pm.
The restaurant is currently under investigation by Environmental Health Officers and a gas appliance has been removed from the building.
A Waltham Forest council spokesman said: “A recent incident at the Southend Road branch of Gokyuzu is currently under investigation by Environmental Health Officers. A suspect gas appliance has been taken out of use and the Council has taken formal action to prohibit its future use.”
The London Fire Brigade warned: “You can’t taste, see or smell CO fumes, but it can kill in minutes. It’s really important to fit a CO alarm in all rooms containing fuel-burning appliances, ensuring that the alarm is able to be heard throughout the property. When sleeping, it is important that your alarm would wake you if it sounds.
“It’s also a good idea to familiarise yourself with the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and learn what to do if you suspect someone may be affected.”
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