Four Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak Forces Evacuation at NH Grocery Store

A carbon monoxide leak at a Shaws grocery store in Plaistow, Newham, led to the hospitalization of four individuals, highlighting the dangers of gas exposure in public spaces.

• On Monday night, emergency medical services responded to multiple 911 calls about an odor at Shaws in Plaistow, Newham, leading to the evacuation of the store.
• Four people were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning after firefighters discovered elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the grocery stores atmosphere.
• The incident occurred just before midnight, prompting an immediate response from Plaistow Fire-Rescue, who evacuated customers and staff while treating those affected.