Last night, an incident occurred on a ship docked at the Port of Barcelona that resulted in the poisoning of ten individuals due to carbon monoxide inhalation. Emergency services responded quickly and treated those affected at the scene.
One man was evacuated in critical condition to Hospital Clínic, while another was transferred in serious condition to Moisès Broggi. Additionally, it was reported that four individuals exhibited less severe symptoms of poisoning and four more sustained minor injuries.
According to reports, the accident happened in the early morning while the vessel was engaged in unloading vegetable oils. Details regarding the cause of the carbon monoxide leak have not yet been confirmed.
Emergency teams continued to work in the area to ensure the safety of the workers and prevent further similar incidents in the future.
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