UK- Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three people found dead at Dorset care home amid suspected carbon monoxide leak, Oct; 2024

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24 October 2024

Woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after 3 dead at care home

Dorset Police said three people died after the incident on Wednesday, seven others were rushed to hospital and more than 40 vulnerable people and staff had to be evacuated.

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An aerial view of Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, where three people were found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
'Three people were found dead at Gainsborough Care Home in Dorset and seven were taken to hospital earlier today after a 'major incident' was declared following the call to the police at 7.16am.

The suspect was arrested just hours after police said the deaths were being treated as 'unexplained' and possible carbon monoxide posioning is the 'primary line of inquiry.'

'As many as 20 ambulances, fire engines and police rushed to the scene this morning. Witnesses said staff members were seen outside the building hugging each other and crying.

While more than 40 vulnerable residents and staff were evacuated and taken to the All Saints Church nearby for shelter''

 

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What we know as three found dead at Swanage care home

A 60-year-old woman has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

uk.news.yahoo.com

'A 60-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three people at a Dorset care home has been released under investigation.'

'The arrest was made to enable the force to establish whether there were any actions or omissions that are believed to be grossly negligent, and inquiries will continue into this, the force added.
We know that three people died – two men, aged 74 and 91, and an 86-year-old woman. Seven others were taken to hospital after the incident.'

 

[Lucy6226]

It'll be interesting to see the outcome of this. It does seem like a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. I wonder if regular boiler servicing has not been done or not done by a qualified person and that's behind the initial arrest? Moo

 

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Stephen Stafford BBC News Sophie Cridland & Tristan Pascoe

Swanage care home: Carbon monoxide probe after three deaths

Police say potential carbon monoxide poisoning is their "primary line of inquiry".

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''Gas distribution company SGN said it was called to Gainsborough Care Home earlier on Wednesday.
It said engineers were sent to complete safety checks in the building.
"Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this tragic incident," a statement said.''

''BBC Social Affairs Editor Alison Holt understands residents are being moved to other care homes in the area for one or possibly two nights.
This will allow for further investigations''.

 

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The younger two residents' deaths were due to natural causes. Although the older one was believed to be due to unnatural causes, no 3rd party was thought to be involved and an investigation continued. Article is from May 2025.

Police issue final update into deaths of care home residents

A police investigation into three care home residents who died in one night has concluded - with one death deemed to be “unnatural”.

www.the-independent.com