VERONA, WIS. — Four people were treated and released from the hospital Tuesday evening following a carbon monoxide leak on the Epic Systems campus, according to Dane County Dispatch.
Carbon Monoxide Incident Prompts Emergency Response
Emergency crews responded to a potential carbon monoxide leak at Epic Systems in Verona, Wisconsin, Tuesday.
- Four individuals were hospitalized and subsequently released after the incident.
- The leak occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on the 700 block of Hubble Road.
- The incident is under review, and the cause of the leak remains undisclosed.
- Multiple emergency response teams from surrounding jurisdictions were dispatched to the scene.
The incident was reported just before 7:15 p.m. on the 700 block of Hubble Road, as confirmed by Dane County Dispatch. The colorless, odorless gas, carbon monoxide, can be deadly, making a swift response crucial.
JP Cullen and Epic Systems released a joint statement indicating that JP Cullen “followed the proper safety protocols for the jobsite and incident response.” However, the incident involving a subcontractor is still under review as of Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency responders from Verona police, FitchRona fire, Madison fire, and Middleton fire departments were all on scene to address the situation. Officials have not yet disclosed the specific source of the carbon monoxide leak.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Early symptoms can include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. High levels can lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The incident presumably took place on a construction site within the Epic Systems campus. The quick actions of emergency personnel ensured that all four affected individuals received prompt medical attention and were released from the hospital.
