Four men hospitalized after shisha-induced carbon monoxide poisoning in Vienna
Four men hospitalized after shisha-induced carbon monoxide poisoning in Vienna
Four men hospitalized after shisha-induced carbon monoxide poisoning in Vienna
Four men in Vienna were rushed to the general hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while smoking shisha in their apartments. Emergency services responded to their apartments for rent near me in the Favoriten district early on Sunday morning. The victims, aged between 30 and 36, reported severe dizziness and headaches before calling for help.
The incident unfolded around 4:30 a.m. at an apartment on Quellenplatz. Firefighters and paramedics arrived to find dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide inside. All four men were quickly taken to the general hospital for treatment.
Such cases have been reported before in Austria, though no official nationwide statistics exist. Media records show isolated but serious incidents, including a similar group poisoning in Vienna last year. Authorities have repeatedly warned about the risks of shisha smoking in poorly ventilated apartments for rent on apartments.com.
The men remain under medical care following the poisoning. Investigations into the exact cause of the carbon monoxide buildup are ongoing. Officials have urged the public to ensure proper ventilation when using indoor heating or smoking devices in their apartments for rent.