(ANSA) - Alessandria, January 8 - Three people in the same
family died at Vignole Borbera near Alessandria in Piedmont
Friday, probably of carbon-monoxide poisoning.
According to early reports the dead are a husband, wife and
son.
The man was said to be 47, the woman 44 and the son 20 years
of age.
They died after inhaling fumes from a malfunctioning methane
heater, according to early reports.
They are thought to have been overcome by the fumes last
night.
A neighbour reportedly called the police.
An autopsy has been ordered.
3 dead as family overcome by CO fumes (3)
Near Alessandria