Overview

• Emergency services were called to business premises on Cresswell Crescent at about 9:40 p.m. on 26 September.
• Seven people, including emergency workers, were treated for suspected carbon monoxide exposure and some were taken to hospital for assessment.
• Nearby shops and flats were evacuated as a precaution, and residents were later allowed to return after safety checks.
• West Midlands Police confirmed the fatality at the scene and said an investigation is under way with HSE involvement.
• A local councillor reported that a generator was releasing a toxic gas mixture including cyanide, a claim not verified by police or regulators.