ELMONT, Long Island (WABC) -- Five people, including a child, were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide on Long Island.
Police were called to a home in Elmont around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Upon arrival, they observed three victims, a 59-year old man, a 27-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffering from lethargy and dizziness, but were able to walk out of the home.
Two women in their 20's were unconscious in a basement bedroom and were removed from the home.
All the victims were taken to an area hospital.
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Fire crews found high levels of carbon monoxide inside the house.
The Elmont Fire Department said it appeared to be emanating from an oil burner exhaust pipe.