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Riverstone Restaurant Gas Leak Kills 25-Year-Old Worker as Carbon Monoxide Investigation Continues

Authorities are examining how toxic gas accumulated at the Haveli venue after the site was made safe and everyone treated was released from hospital.

Overview

  • Fire and Rescue NSW reported extremely high carbon monoxide readings inside Haveli Indian Restaurant in Riverstone on Tuesday morning.
  • The victim was identified by 7NEWS as Nepali student Shiva Khatri, 25, who was working as a cleaner when he was found unresponsive and could not be revived.
  • Five police officers and others exposed during the response were taken to hospital in stable condition, and NSW Police later said all had been discharged.
  • Hazmat teams tested air quality, evacuated residents from apartments above the restaurant, and cordoned the area before declaring the building safe.
  • Safe Work NSW and FRNSW specialists are investigating the leak’s source, with the cause still undetermined.