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All 15 Released After Carbon Monoxide Exposure at Sicily Volleyball Match

Investigators are examining a faulty heating unit reportedly switched on by mistake.

Overview

  • Firefighters detected carbon monoxide in the Palatenda in Zafferana Etnea and ordered immediate hospital transfers.
  • Fifteen people were treated, with eight undergoing hyperbaric therapy and seven receiving oxygen therapy, and all were discharged overnight.
  • The incident began in the third set when a visiting player fainted and others reported dizziness and breathing difficulties.
  • Firefighters seized the venue’s heating system during a site inspection after municipal officials said it was known to be defective.
  • The mayor described the activation as accidental, while Volley ’96 Milazzo publicly demanded accountability and safety action.