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4 children die in Texas gas poisoning; others injured

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AP Amarillo (US)
Last Updated : Jan 03 2017 | 3:07 AM IST
Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are "not out of the woods" yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt Larry Davis said in a statement yesterday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 AM. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn't release any identifying information, including the children's ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.

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First Published: Jan 03 2017 | 3:07 AM IST

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