Man dies after weekend gas leak at south-central El Paso home; 2 others in critical condition

UPDATE, Dec. 28: A 70-year-old man has died from a weekend gas leak at a home in south-central El Paso, a police spokesperson said Monday.

Two other people were hospitalized in critical condition, but there was no word on their current status.

The cause of the leak has not been determined yet.

ORIGINAL STORY, Dec. 26: EL PASO, Texas – Three people were hospitalized in critical condition after an apparent gas leak at a home in south-central El Paso.

Fire crews were called out to the 6000 block of Jemez about 11 a.m. Saturday, an El Paso Fire Department spokesman said.

Fire crews on the scene detected carbon monoxide in the home.

Three victims who were overcome by fumes were taken to hospitals and all were in critical condition, the spokesman added.

Fire investigators and Texas Gas crews were looking into the cause.