AT least 16 children have been rushed to hospital after suffering suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at an ice rink.
Emergency crews were rushed to the venue in Adelaide, Australia, on Saturday.
Firefighters tested the area for harmful gasses and found high levels of carbon monoxide in the air.
Two girls were initially admitted to hospital showing symptoms of poisoning, prompting the hospital to send the Metropolitan Fire Service to the ice rink, reports 9 News.
The fire service confirmed 16 children were admitted to hospital last night with high levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, calling their conditions "significant but not life-threatening".
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A spokesman from the Metropolitan Fire Service said investigators believed a dehumidifier and an ice resurfacer were responsible for the poisonings.
"They've determined two pieces of machinery that could potentially have caused the hazardous situation," the spokesman said.
"They have isolated the machinery and are testing to see if that's the cause."
It is unknown how many people have been affected and authorities are investigating.
Firefighters are reportedly still on scene and ventilating the area.
Dubbed "the silent killer" Carbon monoxide is a poisonous odourless, colourless gas.
It is extremely dangerous and if inhaled it can cause serious illness or death.
According to indirect: "Incorrectly installed, poorly maintained or poorly ventilated household appliances – such as cookers, heaters and central heating boilers – are the most common causes of accidental exposure to carbon monoxide."
It comes as last year dozens suffered suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at indoor go-karting track in Lincoln.
Police said at least 33 people fell ill after attending Proport Indoor Karting in August 2023.
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