Heartbreaking: Dedicated NYC veterinarian died from carbon monoxide poisoning in mobile van while attending to injured dog

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On Saturday, February 1, 2026, Dr. Ashraf Hussein, a 57-year-old veterinarian known for his dedicated service to the New York City community, tragically lost his life. His lifeless body was discovered inside of a mobile veterinary van parked in a Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York.

The mobile clinic van had been wedged in between a snowbank following the recent heavy snowfall, and it is believed the snow obstructed the van’s exhaust and generator systems which caused the lethal fumes to build up inside the vehicle.

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect with human senses. To protect against carbon monoxide, it is recommended to install CO detectors…

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