A preliminary investigation indicated carbon monoxide was a factor, and the cause of the release of the gas is under investigation, State Police said. Autopsies have been scheduled for Monday to verify the victims’ cause of death.
Bedford police and firefighters responded to a medical call at 99-2 Pulpit Road at about 4 p.m., State Police said in a statement. When they arrived, they found the two dead inside.
A male and a female victim were found dead inside a home in Bedford, N.H., on Sunday after an apparent carbon monoxide exposure, New Hampshire State Police said.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 603-223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.
State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey said residents should ensure they have working carbon monoxide alarms in their homes by testing them monthly.
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Alarm batteries should be changed during daylight saving time each year and any time an alarm starts chirping, which is an indicator of a low battery, the statement said.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is known as the “silent killer.” Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, as well as shortness of breath, confusion, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness, the statement said.
Anyone who experiences these symptoms or notices a carbon monoxide alarm signaling danger should exit their home, get to fresh air, and call 911 immediately so their local fire department can investigate the cause, the statement said.
Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.