2 hospitalized after gas leak at Maryland nursing home

Twenty-eight patients and staff members were evacuated and two were hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a Maryland nursing home, ABC affiliate WJLA reported April 15.

Prince George's County fire and emergency medical services responded to Hillhaven Assisted Living Nursing Center in Adelphi around 9:33 a.m., officials told WJLA.

Officials said 18 residents and 10 staff members were evaluated on site and two were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening conditions.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services fire and suppression crews assisted with ventilation of the building.

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