First responders find 5 people dead, 2 others injured following carbon monoxide leak

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Missouri
residential duplex
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure Missouri Today in Missouri: First responders were called to a residential duplex in Phelps County, Missouri, just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday for a carbon monoxide alert. Upon arrival, they found five people dead, one person with moderate injuries, and one person critically injured. A deputy was also exposed to carbon monoxide while removing victims and had to be treated by emergency services. The circumstances of the leak remain under investigation.

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First responders find 5 people dead, 2 others injured following carbon monoxide leak

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