S'porean tourist, 66, reportedly dies in Italy hotel, carbon monoxide detected in room: Italian media
This was first reported by La Sicilia, a daily newspaper based in Catania, Italy.
On September 16, a 66-year-old Singaporean tourist reportedly passed away at Rifugio Sapienza, a hotel situated on Mount Etna in Italy. Italian daily newspaper La Sicilia, based in Catania, reported the incident. The newspaper further revealed that firefighters had detected the presence of carbon monoxide within the deceased's room.
Several other guests at the hotel were reportedly affected by carbon monoxide poisoning, leading prosecutors to investigate the source of the leak. The facility is currently under preventive seizure, with the case being handled by a prosecutor. According to CanaleSicilia, a news website, the hotel's legal representative has been placed under investigation.
Two separate cases were opened by the Prosecutor's Office - manslaughter and negligent assault. An autopsy was scheduled to be conducted on September 25 at a university hospital morgue. Investigations by the fire brigade suggested that the carbon monoxide leak might be linked to a malfunctioning LPG boiler located beneath the affected bedrooms.
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