Generator fumes kill mother, son in Delta

• The Delta State Police command disclosed the unfortunate incident in a statement on Wednesday

A mother and her son have lost their lives after inhaling generator fumes in Asaba, Delta State.

They were said to be using the power generating set inside their house during rainfall, causing them to be suffocated by the carbon monoxide emitted by the generator while they were asleep.

The Delta State Police command disclosed the unfortunate incident in a statement on Wednesday.

In the statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on X.com, the police warned the public about the dangers of generator fumes and urged them to be careful.

The daughter of the deceased woman is currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, the police said.

The statement read, “Generator fumes is dangerous. It kills!!!

“A mother and son died in Asaba two days ago while her daughter is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

“What happened? While the generator was working, it started raining, so they moved the generator somewhere inside the house and continued using it.

“Unfortunately, they slept off, and that was how they died of suspected generator emissions(carbon monoxide), and her daughter was rushed to the hospital.