Four hospitalised after Los Angeles International Airport witnesses carbon dioxide gas leak

A carbon dioxide leak at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) occurred on October 31, leading to the hospitalisation of four construction workers. Officials stated that all four workers — a woman and three men — were exposed to carbon dioxide in or near a utility room where the gas leak had originated. The utility room was about 200 feet from the Terminal 8 baggage area of the airport. Soon after the gas leak, Terminal 8 was evacuated, and travellers were redirected to Terminal 7.

One man was found in critical condition with no pulse. The officials stated that only a trace of the carbon dioxide gas had remained in the utility room. The officials added that safety crews were using fans to clear the gas.

The official Twitter handle of the airport noted that LAX-bound flights of United Airlines were being held at their airports of origin owing to the situation. The LAX airport tweeted that all travellers were advised to contact their airline for the latest information of flights. Besides, the airport said that fire crews were at Terminal 8 to ensure there is no untoward incident.




Passengers will be allowed into Terminal 8 after the fire crew declares the area safe. Meanwhile, all other terminals at LAX Airport were functioning normally.

FAQs:

1. Which terminal at LAX airport was affected by a gas leak?
   Terminal 8 of the LAX Airport was affected by a carbon dioxide gas leak.
2. How many people were exposed to the carbon dioxide gas leak?
   Four workers — a woman and three men — were exposed to the gas leak.