10 hospitalized after carbon monoxide emergency at Gaithersburg apartments; 51 evaluated

The Brief

  • High carbon monoxide levels were reported at Streamside Apartments on North Summit Avenue.
  • Fifty-one residents were evaluated, and 10 adults and children were taken to area hospitals.
  • A child in stable condition was taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma for possible hyperbaric chamber treatment.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. Ten adults and children were taken to hospitals after high carbon monoxide levels were reported at a Gaithersburg apartment complex Saturday morning, fire officials said.

What we know:

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called around 8:44 a.m. to Streamside Apartments at 422 North Summit Avenue for a reported gas leak involving multiple people who felt sick.

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