Woman overcome by carbon monoxide
Published Tuesday, 04 December 2012
A woman has been found unconscious in her Co Antrim home after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes.
The woman was taken to hospital. (© Pacemaker)
The 27-year-old was discovered at Leyland Court in Ballycastle at 10pm on Monday.
Fire crews said a plastic bag was placed on an open fire, blocking the chimney.
The woman was taken to hospital and treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.