This story has been updated responding to complaints from the family.

A double inquest has been opened after two men were found dead inside a vehicle at their home in Gemsbok Avenue, Hutten Heights, on Monday morning (February 9).

According to Lizzy Arumugam of the Newcastle SAPS Corporate Communications Department, it is alleged that the men died through carbon monoxide poisoning.

A member of the family went to the residence and found both men unresponsive.

Although no foul play is suspected, a double inquest has been opened at Newcastle police station pending further investigation.

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