فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
A tragedy has shaken the small locality of Tamesna, located a few kilometers from Rabat, where a family of five was found unconscious yesterday, Tuesday, in their apartment. They were urgently transported to the Military Hospital of Rabat, where one of them succumbed. According to doctors, this incident was caused by gas poisoning.
The victims are all originally from Côte d’Ivoire: F.G., a man in his forties, his three children—two twins around 11 years old and their youngest daughter aged 6—as well as their housekeeper, approximately 35 years old. Unfortunately, the housekeeper lost her life.
According to testimonies gathered by H24Info, F.G. had sent a voice note to a compatriot around 8:30 AM, indicating that he was not feeling well. Concerned by the lack of response to their calls, this compatriot and another friend went to the family’s home around 3 PM.
“Upon our arrival, the door was locked. The neighbors informed us that the family had not been seen since the day before. Following the neighbors’ recommendations and after taking necessary precautions, we forced the door open. To our shock, we discovered the lifeless bodies of the occupants inside. We immediately alerted emergency services,” recounted one witness.
At Lalla Aïcha Hospital, where the family was placed under observation after their transfer from the Military Hospital of Rabat, F.G. reported feeling very weak while preparing for work. At that moment, he was alerted by a loud noise coming from the kitchen where the housekeeper was preparing breakfast.
Struggling to get to the kitchen, he found his children still in bed. In the kitchen, he discovered his housekeeper lying on the floor. Attempting to revive her, he experienced severe convulsions and lost his strength. It was then that he tried to alert a relative but fainted before finishing his message.
According to medical professionals, this incident is attributed to gas poisoning. The specific type of gas remains to be determined; however, it is believed to be carbon monoxide rather than butane. Ange-Mickaëlle did not detect any smell of butane gas upon entering the house, which F.G. confirmed by stating that he had not used the gas heater the previous night but had done so the day before to alleviate the cold.
With their condition deemed stable, family members are continuing detoxification treatment between the two aforementioned hospitals. This incident highlights the importance of raising awareness about safe practices for using heating devices, whether gas or electric, to prevent such tragedies—especially during this winter season.
