23 people evaluated after high carbon monoxide at diner in Midtown

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Friday, August 17, 2018

23 people were evaluated for carbon monoxide at the diner.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Authorities responded to a Midtown Manhattan diner Thursday night due to a high level of carbon monoxide.

The FDNY was called to the Stardust Diner at 51st Street and Broadway just before 10:30 p.m.

23 people that were inside the diner were being evaluated by EMS. One person was hospitalized.

The FDNY discovered a carbon monoxide leak in the beverage system in the basement, isolated the leak and shut it down.

The diner was evacuated.

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