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New York Post
06-07-2025
- New York Post
Couple killed in wine cellar mishap with dry ice as they prep for July 4 bash : reports
A Texas couple preparing for an Independence Day party was found dead in their wine cellar after being knocked out from a chemical reaction to dry ice, police said. Houston cops responded to the Avalon Park home on Friday night on a fatal 'hazardous material incident,' and found the married couple dead in the cellar, according to reports. The unidentified pair was allegedly getting ready to entertain when they were overcome due to a chemical reaction to melting dry ice, killing them both, KHOU-TV News reported. Police in Houston said a couple in the city was 'overcome' by carbon dioxide from dry ice in their home on Friday. KHOU The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said dry ice could be lethal if not handled and stored properly. Cornel Putan – 'There was dry ice being stored in the wine cellar,' Housing police Lt. Larry Crowson told the outlet. 'When dry ice melts, it turns into carbon dioxide [gas]. Unfortunately, it appears the two people who went into the wine cellar were overcome.' Dry ice is colder than frozen water and stays in solid form longer, but has a downside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions that dry ice, which is carbon dioxide in solid form, is potentially toxic and should be handled and stored properly to avoid a lethal outcome. In its gaseous form, carbon dioxide can cause serious injury or death, the agency said. According to Fox affiliate KRIV-TV News, firefighters arriving at the Houston home Friday detected a chemical smell and had to don breathing apparatus to go inside, where the bodies were found. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fondren Road crash: Female passenger dies following Thursday crash involving 2 vehicles
The Brief A female passenger, who was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Fondren Road, has died. The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. Two other people involved in the crash are said to be in stable condition. HOUSTON - FOX 26 has an update on a crash that occurred on Fondren Road on Thursday afternoon. According to Houston police, one of the three people that were injured in the crash, has died. Officials said a female passenger in one vehicle, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, died at the hospital. What we know The crash happened at about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 9300 block of Fondren Road near South Braeswood Boulevard. According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, a Honda was speeding in the southbound lanes on Fondren near a Ford F-150. The Honda reportedly tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming from a side street when it struck the F150. Both of the vehicles rolled over several times, according to the lieutenant. The Honda crashed into a tree and was split into two parts. The Honda also struck two power poles, causing an outage in the area. The drivers of both vehicles are said to be in stable condition. Police had to close off the roadway for several hours following the crash on Thursday. What we don't know There are allegations that the two cars that crashed were racing, but police say that hasn't been confirmed. The Source Information from the Houston Police Department.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Southwest Houston: Two-car crash injures three; causes partial shutdown, power outage
The Brief Police say one car crashed into another while speeding on Fondren Road. One vehicle struck two power poles, causing an outage for hundreds. Three people were injured. One of them is said to be in critical condition. Southbound Fondren Road is closed off in the area. HOUSTON - The southbound lanes of Fondren Road are closed in southwest Houston following a crash that caused injuries and a power outage. What we know The crash happened at about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 9300 block of Fondren Road near South Braeswood Boulevard. According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, a Honda was speeding in the southbound lanes on Fondren near a Ford F-150. The Honda reportedly tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming from a side street when it struck the F150. Both of the vehicles rolled over several times, according to the lieutenant. The Honda crashed into a tree and was split into two parts. The Honda also struck two power poles, causing an outage in the area. It's believed 300–400 customers are out of power. The drivers of both vehicles are said to be in stable condition. A passenger in the Honda was trapped inside, but has since been taken to a hospital for surgery. Police say the passenger was in critical condition. Police have closed off Fondren's southbound lanes to investigate the crash and clear the area. What we don't know There are allegations that the two cars that crashed were racing, but police say that hasn't been confirmed. There is no estimate on when southbound Fondren will be cleared. The Source Houston Police Department.
