Gas leak at a bakery in Fier leaves two workers unconscious; they are rushed to hospital

Two workers at a bakery in the village of Qënas, Fier, were overcome by gas on Wednesday morning following a leak from a gas cylinder.

The incident was reported at around 06:00, when gas is believed to have leaked from the cylinder’s valve, leaving the two workers, identified by the initials A. K., 62, and I. H., 55, unconscious.

Both were rushed to hospital, where they are receiving medical care.

Fier / Preliminary information

At around 06:00, a gas leak is believed to have occurred from the valve of a gas cylinder at a bakery in the village of Qënas, Fier.

As a result, A. K., 62, and I. H., 55, both employees at the bakery, were overcome by gas. They were taken to hospital and are receiving medical care.

The investigative team is continuing its work to clarify and fully document the circumstances of the incident.