Carbon Monoxide Leak Hospitalizes Four in Ocean City

A carbon monoxide leak at the Ashore Hotel on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland, prompted an emergency response on Friday morning after a detector alarmed around 11 a.m. Seventeen people reported symptoms of exposure, with 13 evaluated at the scene and four hospitalized due to elevated levels of carbon monoxide in their blood. Ocean City Fire Department officials called for additional EMS support because of the number affected. Building inspectors, gas company personnel, and the Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the source of the leak. Officials highlighted the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of functional detectors. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.