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Three Hurt In Henrico Carbon Monoxide Scare

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Three people were taken to the hospital after a carbon monoxide incident in Henrico County Wednesday afternoon.

Fire and rescue crews were called to a business in the 5700 block of Greendale Road just before 12:30 p.m. after some workers began feeling ill.

According to Henrico Fire officials, a worker was operating a gas or propane-powered forklift inside the building, causing a build-up of carbon monoxide.

Three victim were taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

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