Three Dead, Four Hospitalised in Dorset Care Home Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
Three people have died and four others were rushed to hospital following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset. The incident has been declared a major emergency, sparking a huge multi-agency response.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Dorset Police confirmed that enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy. “We are working closely with partner agencies,” a spokesperson said. “The families of those who lost their lives have been informed, and the coroner has been notified.”
Residents Evacuated as Crisis Unfolds
More than 40 residents were evacuated amid chaos and tears outside the care home. Emergency services remain on site as investigations continue. Locals described hearing multiple sirens early in the morning and expressed shock at the scale of the response. One witness said, “I’ve never seen anything like it. I hope everyone in the care home is okay.”
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Gas company SGN has been called in as engineers await access to complete vital safety checks. Katie Lobban, SGN’s spokesperson, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
Local councillor Gary Suttle confirmed the deaths and said carbon monoxide is suspected as the cause, though this is unproven. Authorities have assured the public there is no risk beyond the care home area but urged residents to steer clear while investigations continue.
Further updates will be released as emergency teams and police work to uncover exactly what happened at Gainsborough Care Home.
