56 people attended hospital with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

It's after visiting a go-karting track in Lincoln

Author: Julie CastonPublished 17th Aug 2023

Health Bosses in Lincolnshire have confirmed that as of this morning 56 people have visited hospital with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, and one person remains there.

It's after they went to a go-karting track in Lincoln.

On Tuesday evening Police were made aware that a number of people had become unwell.

Police today are continuing to work with the council and health services to establish what happened.

Gridline Racing say they will remain closed while the investigation is ongoing.

Health bosses say anyone who visited the track on Tuesday and is experiencing headaches and nausea should call 111 to seek advice.

In a statement on their website Gridline Racing said:

"As this is an ongoing incident and a full investigation is ongoing, where we continue to work with Lincolnshire Police and other relevant organisations, we are unable to comment further at this time. The venue will remain closed while this investigation is ongoing, and customers affected will be contacted if they haven’t been already.

"We are extremely sorry to all those affected. All of us at Gridline are incredibly upset by the news and would like to assure you all that we will update again once we understand the situation and the investigation is complete.

"We urge anyone who visited us yesterday, 15th August (specifically) and is experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning to visit or call NHS111 to seek appropriate medical advice."

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