1 dead, 11 hospitalized in carbon monoxide leak at Lexington apartment complex

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A large emergency presence was reported Monday morning at the Oxford Circle Apartments in Lexington after someone was found unconscious during a gas leak.

According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to the complex at 4:51 a.m., where firefighters were met with multiple patients. High levels of carbon monoxide were detected.

LFD told FOX 56 that 12 total patients were identified, and one of them died. The remaining 11 are expected to survive.

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Crews confirmed that around 2 a.m., calls came in from the apartment complex regarding a suspected case of illness. However, the affected individual met with crews outside, and the on-hand carbon monoxide monitor never had the opportunity to enter the apartment and investigate…

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