Authorities reported that a 90-year-old couple in Cazalla de la Sierra, Seville, tragically passed away due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The couple's bodies were discovered by the Civil Guard on Sunday morning after responding to a notification regarding the situation. Preliminary autopsy results confirmed that the cause of death was linked to faulty combustion from a gas appliance within their home.

The unfortunate discovery of the couple, consisting of a 90-year-old woman and a 91-year-old man, occurred in the early hours of Sunday. Initial assessments revealed no signs of foul play, indicating that the deaths were accidental and related to unsafe gas use. Investigators are working to understand the specific failure point in the gas appliance that led to this incident, although they have already pointed to combustion defects as a probable cause.

This incident underscores the dangers of gas usage in homes, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable populations. It highlights the importance of regular maintenance and inspections of gas appliances to prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future.