17 people in hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning

Published: Sunday, Dec 8th 2024, 12:40

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During a dinner in a cathedral tent on a campsite in Giswil OW on Saturday evening, 26 people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. 17 of them had to be taken to hospital.

At around 10.30 p.m., several people suddenly fell unconscious or complained of feeling unwell, the Obwalden cantonal police reported on Sunday.

The group of 35 people then immediately made their way out into the fresh air. According to the police, a total of 26 people were injured and 17 were hospitalized.

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