At least 16 children have been rushed to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Adelaide ice rink

At least 16 children have been rushed to hospital due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

The terrifying ordeal took place at an ice rink on James Congdon Drive, Thebarton, Adelaide, Australia.

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Firefighters tested the area for noxious gases and found high levels of carbon monoxide in the air.

Two girls were initially hospitalized and showed symptoms of poisoning, prompting the hospital to send the Metropolitan Fire Service to the rink, according to 9 News.

The fire brigade confirmed that 16 children had been admitted to hospital last night with high levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, calling their conditions “significant but not life-threatening”.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Fire Service said investigators believed a dehumidifier and an ice resurfacer were responsible for the poisonings, and they are currently investigating.

“They have identified two machines that could have potentially caused the dangerous situation,” the spokesperson said.

“They have isolated the machines and are testing to see if this is the cause.”

It is not known how many people have been affected and authorities are investigating.

The fire brigade is reportedly still on site and is ventilating the area.

Also called “the silent killer”. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless and colorless substance gas.

It is extremely dangerous and can cause serious illness or death if inhaled.

According to nidirect, “Improperly installed, poorly maintained or poorly ventilated home appliances – such as stoves, heaters and boilers – are the most common causes of accidental exposure to carbon monoxide.”

Just like last year, dozens of suspects are being charged carbon monoxide poisoning in indoor karting track in Lincoln.

Police said at least 33 people became ill after attending Proport Indoor Karting in August 2023.