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Three People Dead, Two Children Critical From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

300 Phillips Ave

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Summary

  • Three members of a family have died and two children remain hospitalized in critical condition after carbon monoxide poisoning on Phillips Avenue in Toledo Wednesday morning.
  • Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed the deaths Wednesday afternoon.
  • The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time of the incident. The children called their father, who arrived to find them all unconscious inside the vehicle. Officers were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue at approximately 11:10 a.m.
  • Mayor Kapszukiewicz said foul play is not suspected, but a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine exactly what happened.
  • "Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," the mayor said.
  • Phillips Avenue remains closed in the area.

Timeline

"Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time. Foul play is not suspected, per the mayor.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified as the cause of the incident.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed Wednesday afternoon that three members of the family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, per Toledo Fire Rescue.

Crews are looking into any potential hazards and trying to determine what the cause of the issue was, but it appears to be an isolated incident.

Multiple road closures remain in place. Drivers are urged to avoid Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue.

TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed the patients were found in critical condition. All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The children's father arrived at the scene after they called him saying they had a flat tire. Upon arrival, he found all the children were unconscious, per Toledo Fire and Rescue.

The incident has now been classified as a HazMat investigation.

According to an update from ABC 13 News, Toledo first responders were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit at approximately 11:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of unconscious people in a vehicle.

Additional officers are en route to the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police are beginning to document the scene with a digital camera for further investigation.

Police are preparing to document the scene with a digital camera for the investigation.

It is still unclear how the adult and children became unresponsive inside the vehicle. The investigation continues.

All patients will be transported to a single medical facility, as confirmed by dispatch.

Additional officers are heading to the hospital to assist with the investigation.

A child, approximately 5 to 6 years old, is among those being assisted by first responders.

Police are closing access at the expressway to manage traffic.

Police are closing Phillips to manage traffic around the incident scene.

A juvenile is being transported to a medical facility, with an officer assisting the medical team.

Two medical crews are transporting individuals to a medical facility. Police are blocking traffic on Detroit Avenue toward the expressway.

Additional medical teams are en route to assist with the unresponsive individuals.

Additional crews are being dispatched to assist with CPR efforts at the scene.

Multiple first responders have arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

Police are responding to a report of four juveniles and a woman unresponsive inside a black Ford Explorer.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Phillips Ave.

"Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time. Foul play is not suspected, per the mayor.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified as the cause of the incident.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed Wednesday afternoon that three members of the family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, per Toledo Fire Rescue.

Crews are looking into any potential hazards and trying to determine what the cause of the issue was, but it appears to be an isolated incident.

Multiple road closures remain in place. Drivers are urged to avoid Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue.

TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed the patients were found in critical condition. All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The children's father arrived at the scene after they called him saying they had a flat tire. Upon arrival, he found all the children were unconscious, per Toledo Fire and Rescue.

The incident has now been classified as a HazMat investigation.

According to an update from ABC 13 News, Toledo first responders were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit at approximately 11:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of unconscious people in a vehicle.

Additional officers are en route to the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police are beginning to document the scene with a digital camera for further investigation.

Police are preparing to document the scene with a digital camera for the investigation.

It is still unclear how the adult and children became unresponsive inside the vehicle. The investigation continues.

All patients will be transported to a single medical facility, as confirmed by dispatch.

Additional officers are heading to the hospital to assist with the investigation.

A child, approximately 5 to 6 years old, is among those being assisted by first responders.

Police are closing access at the expressway to manage traffic.

Police are closing Phillips to manage traffic around the incident scene.

A juvenile is being transported to a medical facility, with an officer assisting the medical team.

Two medical crews are transporting individuals to a medical facility. Police are blocking traffic on Detroit Avenue toward the expressway.

Additional medical teams are en route to assist with the unresponsive individuals.

Additional crews are being dispatched to assist with CPR efforts at the scene.

Multiple first responders have arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

Police are responding to a report of four juveniles and a woman unresponsive inside a black Ford Explorer.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Phillips Ave.

"Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time. Foul play is not suspected, per the mayor.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified as the cause of the incident.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed Wednesday afternoon that three members of the family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, per Toledo Fire Rescue.

Crews are looking into any potential hazards and trying to determine what the cause of the issue was, but it appears to be an isolated incident.

Multiple road closures remain in place. Drivers are urged to avoid Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue.

TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed the patients were found in critical condition. All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The children's father arrived at the scene after they called him saying they had a flat tire. Upon arrival, he found all the children were unconscious, per Toledo Fire and Rescue.

The incident has now been classified as a HazMat investigation.

According to an update from ABC 13 News, Toledo first responders were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit at approximately 11:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of unconscious people in a vehicle.

Additional officers are en route to the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police are beginning to document the scene with a digital camera for further investigation.

Police are preparing to document the scene with a digital camera for the investigation.

It is still unclear how the adult and children became unresponsive inside the vehicle. The investigation continues.

All patients will be transported to a single medical facility, as confirmed by dispatch.

Additional officers are heading to the hospital to assist with the investigation.

A child, approximately 5 to 6 years old, is among those being assisted by first responders.

Police are closing access at the expressway to manage traffic.

Police are closing Phillips to manage traffic around the incident scene.

A juvenile is being transported to a medical facility, with an officer assisting the medical team.

Two medical crews are transporting individuals to a medical facility. Police are blocking traffic on Detroit Avenue toward the expressway.

Additional medical teams are en route to assist with the unresponsive individuals.

Additional crews are being dispatched to assist with CPR efforts at the scene.

Multiple first responders have arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

Police are responding to a report of four juveniles and a woman unresponsive inside a black Ford Explorer.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Phillips Ave.

"Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time. Foul play is not suspected, per the mayor.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified as the cause of the incident.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed Wednesday afternoon that three members of the family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, per Toledo Fire Rescue.

Crews are looking into any potential hazards and trying to determine what the cause of the issue was, but it appears to be an isolated incident.

Multiple road closures remain in place. Drivers are urged to avoid Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue.

TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed the patients were found in critical condition. All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The children's father arrived at the scene after they called him saying they had a flat tire. Upon arrival, he found all the children were unconscious, per Toledo Fire and Rescue.

The incident has now been classified as a HazMat investigation.

According to an update from ABC 13 News, Toledo first responders were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit at approximately 11:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of unconscious people in a vehicle.

Additional officers are en route to the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police are beginning to document the scene with a digital camera for further investigation.

Police are preparing to document the scene with a digital camera for the investigation.

It is still unclear how the adult and children became unresponsive inside the vehicle. The investigation continues.

All patients will be transported to a single medical facility, as confirmed by dispatch.

Additional officers are heading to the hospital to assist with the investigation.

A child, approximately 5 to 6 years old, is among those being assisted by first responders.

Police are closing access at the expressway to manage traffic.

Police are closing Phillips to manage traffic around the incident scene.

A juvenile is being transported to a medical facility, with an officer assisting the medical team.

Two medical crews are transporting individuals to a medical facility. Police are blocking traffic on Detroit Avenue toward the expressway.

Additional medical teams are en route to assist with the unresponsive individuals.

Additional crews are being dispatched to assist with CPR efforts at the scene.

Multiple first responders have arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

Police are responding to a report of four juveniles and a woman unresponsive inside a black Ford Explorer.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Phillips Ave.

"Our hearts are with this family as they face an unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the recovery of the two children who continue to fight for their lives," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The family's vehicle had a flat tire at the time. Foul play is not suspected, per the mayor.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified as the cause of the incident.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed Wednesday afternoon that three members of the family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, per Toledo Fire Rescue.

Crews are looking into any potential hazards and trying to determine what the cause of the issue was, but it appears to be an isolated incident.

Multiple road closures remain in place. Drivers are urged to avoid Phillips Avenue near Detroit Avenue.

TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed the patients were found in critical condition. All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The children's father arrived at the scene after they called him saying they had a flat tire. Upon arrival, he found all the children were unconscious, per Toledo Fire and Rescue.

The incident has now been classified as a HazMat investigation.

According to an update from ABC 13 News, Toledo first responders were called to the 300 block of Phillips Avenue near Detroit at approximately 11:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of unconscious people in a vehicle.

Additional officers are en route to the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police are beginning to document the scene with a digital camera for further investigation.

Police are preparing to document the scene with a digital camera for the investigation.

It is still unclear how the adult and children became unresponsive inside the vehicle. The investigation continues.

All patients will be transported to a single medical facility, as confirmed by dispatch.

Additional officers are heading to the hospital to assist with the investigation.

A child, approximately 5 to 6 years old, is among those being assisted by first responders.

Police are closing access at the expressway to manage traffic.

Police are closing Phillips to manage traffic around the incident scene.

A juvenile is being transported to a medical facility, with an officer assisting the medical team.

Two medical crews are transporting individuals to a medical facility. Police are blocking traffic on Detroit Avenue toward the expressway.

Additional medical teams are en route to assist with the unresponsive individuals.

Additional crews are being dispatched to assist with CPR efforts at the scene.

Multiple first responders have arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

Police are responding to a report of four juveniles and a woman unresponsive inside a black Ford Explorer.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 300 Phillips Ave.

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Radio Clips

TFD FIRE 8 (48FD) · Jul 15, 11:44AM · 0:10
119 dispatch, I've spoken directly with V's. They will be taking all Peds and the adult patient. We're looking at a total of five patients. Okay, 1135.
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TFD FIRE 8 (48FD) · Jul 15, 11:43AM · 0:10
119 dispatch, I've spoken directly with V's. They will be taking all Peds and the adult patient. We're looking at a total of five patients. Okay, 1135.
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TFD FIRE 8 (48FD) · Jul 15, 11:43AM · 0:14
Fire dispatch 119, Medic 19 is heading to V's at this time. I copy that, dispatch. I'm going to go back with V's. We're going to have one more P to one adult that may be transported. I'm going to speak to them quickly. Okay, 1133.
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Comments30

Dimples111412h ago

Flat/blowout → exhaust damage or blocked tailpipe → carbon monoxide? NHTSA investigated exhaust-odor and alleged carbon-monoxide complaints involving 2011–2017 Ford Explorers, including reports alleging loss of consciousness. Maybe this?

columbusUser188943300710h ago

@Dimples1114

Annashleta10h ago

I hope the father will be okay and stick around for the two that are still alive. Losing the mother of your children, and two of your kids? Just losing a kid can bring a parent to suicide.

SRod139712h ago

Carbon monoxide?

columbusUser196360800511h ago

Yes

LucaKai3310h ago

:( :(.. this is why you’re supposed to keep your back windows open 1 inch if you keep your car running even if you’re out in the open. You could have an exhaust leak somewhere, which I guess is not uncommon. I actually only learned this recently when visiting my mom in MI during a heat wave & the power was knocked out so we sought the car for AC & phone charging. So sad.. I hope those babies pull through.

safetygirlie10h ago

@LucaKai33 did not know this! Thank you!

Dimples111412h ago

Flat/blowout → exhaust damage or blocked tailpipe → carbon monoxide? NHTSA investigated exhaust-odor and alleged carbon-monoxide complaints involving 2011–2017 Ford Explorers, including reports alleging loss of consciousness. Maybe this?

columbusUser188943300710h ago

@Dimples1114

Annashleta10h ago

I hope the father will be okay and stick around for the two that are still alive. Losing the mother of your children, and two of your kids? Just losing a kid can bring a parent to suicide.

SRod139712h ago

Carbon monoxide?

columbusUser196360800511h ago

Yes

LucaKai3310h ago

:( :(.. this is why you’re supposed to keep your back windows open 1 inch if you keep your car running even if you’re out in the open. You could have an exhaust leak somewhere, which I guess is not uncommon. I actually only learned this recently when visiting my mom in MI during a heat wave & the power was knocked out so we sought the car for AC & phone charging. So sad.. I hope those babies pull through.

safetygirlie10h ago

@LucaKai33 did not know this! Thank you!

Dimples111412h ago

Flat/blowout → exhaust damage or blocked tailpipe → carbon monoxide? NHTSA investigated exhaust-odor and alleged carbon-monoxide complaints involving 2011–2017 Ford Explorers, including reports alleging loss of consciousness. Maybe this?

columbusUser188943300710h ago

@Dimples1114

Annashleta10h ago

I hope the father will be okay and stick around for the two that are still alive. Losing the mother of your children, and two of your kids? Just losing a kid can bring a parent to suicide.

SRod139712h ago

Carbon monoxide?

columbusUser196360800511h ago

Yes

LucaKai3310h ago

:( :(.. this is why you’re supposed to keep your back windows open 1 inch if you keep your car running even if you’re out in the open. You could have an exhaust leak somewhere, which I guess is not uncommon. I actually only learned this recently when visiting my mom in MI during a heat wave & the power was knocked out so we sought the car for AC & phone charging. So sad.. I hope those babies pull through.

safetygirlie10h ago

@LucaKai33 did not know this! Thank you!

Dimples111412h ago

Flat/blowout → exhaust damage or blocked tailpipe → carbon monoxide? NHTSA investigated exhaust-odor and alleged carbon-monoxide complaints involving 2011–2017 Ford Explorers, including reports alleging loss of consciousness. Maybe this?

columbusUser188943300710h ago

@Dimples1114

Annashleta10h ago

I hope the father will be okay and stick around for the two that are still alive. Losing the mother of your children, and two of your kids? Just losing a kid can bring a parent to suicide.

SRod139712h ago

Carbon monoxide?

columbusUser196360800511h ago

Yes

LucaKai3310h ago

:( :(.. this is why you’re supposed to keep your back windows open 1 inch if you keep your car running even if you’re out in the open. You could have an exhaust leak somewhere, which I guess is not uncommon. I actually only learned this recently when visiting my mom in MI during a heat wave & the power was knocked out so we sought the car for AC & phone charging. So sad.. I hope those babies pull through.

safetygirlie10h ago

@LucaKai33 did not know this! Thank you!

Dimples111412h ago

Flat/blowout → exhaust damage or blocked tailpipe → carbon monoxide? NHTSA investigated exhaust-odor and alleged carbon-monoxide complaints involving 2011–2017 Ford Explorers, including reports alleging loss of consciousness. Maybe this?

columbusUser188943300710h ago

@Dimples1114

Annashleta10h ago

I hope the father will be okay and stick around for the two that are still alive. Losing the mother of your children, and two of your kids? Just losing a kid can bring a parent to suicide.

SRod139712h ago

Carbon monoxide?

columbusUser196360800511h ago

Yes

LucaKai3310h ago

:( :(.. this is why you’re supposed to keep your back windows open 1 inch if you keep your car running even if you’re out in the open. You could have an exhaust leak somewhere, which I guess is not uncommon. I actually only learned this recently when visiting my mom in MI during a heat wave & the power was knocked out so we sought the car for AC & phone charging. So sad.. I hope those babies pull through.

safetygirlie10h ago

@LucaKai33 did not know this! Thank you!

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