An apparent gas exposure accident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, Colorado killed six people, including a high school student. Investigators recovered the bodies in a confined space at the dairy and are examining what gases may have played a role. All six victims were Hispanic males whose identities were being withheld pending family notification. Local authorities said there was no indication that a crime took place and described the incident as appearing accidental. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation. The dairy is a member of Dairy Farmers of America and the property is owned by Prospect Valley Dairy LLC with an owners' Bakersfield, California address. Weld County devotes three-quarters of its land to farming and is Colorado's leading dairy producer.
An apparent accident at a dairy in a rural farming community in Colorado involving exposure to gas killed six people, including a high school student, authorities said on Thursday. Investigators are looking into what kind of gases may have played a role in the deaths on Wednesday at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, about 35 miles (55km) north-east of Denver. Crews recovered the bodies in a confined space at the dairy, the Southeast Weld fire protection district said.
We are investigating these deaths as the possible consequence of gas exposure in a confined space, said Jolene Weiner, chief deputy coroner for Weld county. The identities of those who died, all Hispanic males, were being withheld pending notification of their families, Weiner said. A local school district said a high school student was among those who died. Weld county sheriff's office spokesperson, Melissa Chesmore, said her agency did not find anything indicating a crime took place.
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