Leamington OPP Station.(BlackburnNews.com file photo)Leamington OPP Station.(BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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CO detected at Leamington church

At least one person has been sickened after carbon monoxide was detected at a Leamington church.

Ontario Provincial Police say it happened at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Erie St. N. Essex-Windsor EMS, police and Leamington Fire Services were called to the location around 2 p.m. Saturday.

Crews confirmed the presence of carbon monoxide in the building. OPP Constable Jim Root says one man was complaining of chest pains.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has been notified. Authorities suggest that anyone who was at the church Saturday afternoon be checked by a doctor.

Additional information will be passed along as it becomes available.

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