New Zealand / Auckland Region

Two critically injured from carbon monoxide fumes in Kumeū

22:46 pm on 24 January 2022

Police say two people have suffered critical injuries after being affected by carbon monoxide fumes in the west Auckland suburb of Kumeū.

A spokesperson said emergency services were called about 8.30pm to reports three people were injured when a tank was being cleaned.

They said it appeared one person was cleaning the tank and two people came to help.