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Five people hospitalised following carbon monoxide exposure in Monument

Emergency services rushed five people to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide exposure at a shopping centre in Monument.

January 30, 2026
Kea Mojaji Less than a minute
CPF cluster chairman John Boreham confirmed to the News that five patients were treated. Pictured is a Netcare 911 ambulance on the scene. Photo Kea Mojaji

Emergency services responded swiftly after five individuals collapsed following suspected carbon monoxide exposure at a shopping centre in Monument.

According to CPF Cluster Chairman John Boreham, a shop at Anthos Centre was reportedly generating electricity using petrol in the basement during a power outage earlier today. This allegedly caused a build-up of carbon monoxide fumes inside the centre.

Five people were taken to hospital at about 13:00 on Friday, 30 January, after inhaling the fumes.

All medical services responded to the scene, along with police, the CPF and private security, to assist the affected individuals and secure the area.

The News has contacted shopping centre management for comment and will update readers once feedback is received.

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January 30, 2026
Kea Mojaji Less than a minute

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Keabetswe Mojaji

Keabetswe Mojaji has been working at the Krugersdorp News since March 2023. I cover a variety of beats ranging from hard news, crime, sports and community. I have been a resident of Krugersdorp for over 15 years. I have familiarised myself with the town allowing me to know my community better and understand what they deal with daily. What makes our job unique as community journalists is that we have to be hands-on and make a difference. The job goes beyond just informing and educating, it is about giving the community a voice and holding those in high positions accountable.
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