Five people hospitalized due to toxic gas - Five hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak from faulty chimney in Ludwigsburg

Five people in Ludwigsburg were rushed to hospital after exposure to toxic gas in their home. The incident appears to have been caused by a faulty chimney, which released dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Among those affected were three young children and two adults.

Emergency services responded quickly after reports of poisoning symptoms. A 25-year-old woman, a 46-year-old man, and three children—aged three, six, and nine—were taken to hospital for treatment. The source of the gas was traced to a structural flaw in the property's chimney.

Carbon monoxide, the gas detected, is particularly hazardous because it has no smell. This makes leaks hard to notice until symptoms appear. The fire department confirmed the presence of the gas but did not specify how long inspections might take to assess further risks. Authorities have not yet released details on when a full safety check of the apartment will occur. For now, the focus remains on treating those exposed and securing the property.

The incident highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide, especially when chimneys are not properly maintained. All five victims are receiving medical care, though their current condition has not been disclosed. Investigations into the chimney's defect are expected to continue.