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A 16-year-old girl has died and another teenager is critically ill after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning at a takeaway shop. A 16-year-old girl has died and another teenager is critically ill after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning at a fish and chip shop.
The pair were found at the takeaway in Bexleyheath, south-east London, on Monday morning, police said. The pair were found at the takeway in Bexleyheath, south-east London, on Monday morning, police said.
The girl, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene. The youth, believed to be aged 17, is in hospital in a "serious" condition. The girl died at the scene. The youth, believed to be aged 17, is in hospital in a "serious" condition.
Three other people were assessed in hospital. There have been no arrests. A man had been arrested on Monday in connection with the death and has since been released on police bail.
Police have not yet confirmed the name of the restaurant involved. Toxicology tests
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "At this very early stage it is believed both victims suffered carbon monoxide poisoning." A post-mortem examination has been carried out and police are awaiting the results of toxicology tests.
A post-mortem examination was opened and suspended for toxicology results. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they were treating the deaths as "unexplained".
He said: "At this very early stage it is believed both victims suffered carbon monoxide poisoning."
The Health and Safety Executive and the London Borough of Bexley environmental health team have been informed.