Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 15 December, at approximately 11:45, a family of seven people was found unconscious in Kenes district of Chimbay district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office of Uzbekistan.

Emergency doctors who arrived on call recorded the death of 66-year-old M.B., 62-year-old Z.M., 37-year-old S.B., 15-year-old A.A. and 12-year-old M.A.

Two other family members, 28-year-old T.O. and 23-year-old A.B., were in extremely serious condition and were hospitalized in the district hospital.

As a result of the investigation, a heating boiler was found burning inside the house and there were signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Chimbay District Prosecutor's Office is conducting a forensic medical examination, and is also conducting an additional investigation.