Tragedy struck as two young students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were discovered dead in their Connecticut accommodation in the United States.
The victims, G Dinesh (22) from Wanaparthy, Telangana, and Nikesh (21) from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, were pursuing master’s degrees in computer science at the University of Sacred Heart. The shocking incident unfolded just 16 days after their arrival in the US from India.
The mystery surrounding their deaths has been unraveled, pointing to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a room heater. On a cold Saturday night, the two students, along with another roommate, used the heaters to keep warm.
Tragically, Nikesh and Dinesh did not emerge from their room on Sunday, prompting concern. The cops broke into the room where they discovered both students unconscious. Despite efforts to revive them, it was too late.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas responsible for around 6,000 deaths annually in the US. Its odorless, colorless, and tasteless nature makes identification very tough. Common sources of CO production include vehicles, faulty heaters, and generators.
CO poisoning results in 40,000 emergency visits yearly, with symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion, leading to unresponsiveness in patients.
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