Lurgan pensioner found dead amid carbon monoxide incident

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A man in his 70s has died in Lurgan, following a suspected carbon monoxide incident. 

Emergency services were called to a property at Albert Street shortly before ten o clock last night.

It's understood the pensioner was dead when emergency services arrived. 

MLA Carla Lockhart said "This is a very tragic incident and I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the pensioner who died on Sunday night.

I understand the Fire Service attended the scene and I commend them for their swift response to the scene.

This incident serves as a reminder to all of us to ensure our appliances are fitted safely and that they are regularly serviced.

I would also encourage everyone to fit a carbon monoxide alarm in their homes, which will alert them of any harmful fumes which can easily go unnoticed.

​For the community this will be very sad news, particularly at this time of year."

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