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Carbon monoxide kills OAP couple | Carbon monoxide kills OAP couple |
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An elderly man and woman found dead in a house in Powys died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police have said. | An elderly man and woman found dead in a house in Powys died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police have said. |
The bodies of Margaret Powell, 72, from the Brecon area, and Thomas Morgan, 74, from Port Talbot, were discovered at the Brecon house on Sunday evening. | The bodies of Margaret Powell, 72, from the Brecon area, and Thomas Morgan, 74, from Port Talbot, were discovered at the Brecon house on Sunday evening. |
Police and ambulance crews forced their way in to the property in the Pendre area of the town after being called by concerned neighbours. | Police and ambulance crews forced their way in to the property in the Pendre area of the town after being called by concerned neighbours. |
Gas appliances in the home will now be investigated, Dyfed-Powys Police said. | Gas appliances in the home will now be investigated, Dyfed-Powys Police said. |
A force spokesperson added: "The police will work closely with British Gas, the Health and Safety Executive as well as independent experts in their examination of the address where Thomas and Eileen were found. | |
"Clearly the focus of that examination will be all gas appliances within the home." | |
Mrs Powell has three children and grandchildren and neighbours said she was a popular and well-known woman who had lived in the street for some time. | Mrs Powell has three children and grandchildren and neighbours said she was a popular and well-known woman who had lived in the street for some time. |
The family and the coroner have been informed. | The family and the coroner have been informed. |
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