British Couple on Holiday in Egypt Died From Poisoning After Room Next Door Sprayed for Bedbugs | LatestLY

Hurghada, November 11: A devastating incident unfolded during a vacation for a British couple, John and Susan Cooper, who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, after the adjoining room was sprayed with pesticide to kill bedbugs, CNN reported. The pesticide used, known as ‘Lambda,’ was sprayed in the neighbouring room and contained dichloromethane, a substance that, in some countries, can lead to the production of carbon monoxide when metabolised or ingested by the body. The fumigated room, sealed with masking tape around the door, shared an adjoining door with the Coopers’ room, CNN reported, citing the UK’s PA Media. Upon returning to their room for the night, the couple was found…