Investigation underway after reports of carbon monoxide poisoning at Barwon Prison

An investigation has been launched into a reported carbon monoxide poisoning at the jail – the second incident at the maximum security facility in five days.

Emergency crews were called to Barwon Prison on Monday. Picture: Mark Stewart

Barwon Prison was in lockdown on Monday night as emergency crews responded to a suspected carbon monoxide leak.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene about 7.25pm after several prison staff reported feeling unwell.

Investigations found eight staff members were exposed to low levels of carbon monoxide.

The low level reading was recorded in an office and a control room at the maximum security men’s prison.

Ambulance Victoria paramedics treated the workers at the prison.

The incident led to four fire trucks attending and the prison being placed into lockdown. Picture: Jason Edwards

Four fire trucks were sent to the jail, including crews with specialist hazmat gear.

WorkSafe was notified.

It was the second incident in less than a week involving suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at the prison, with three staff members hospitalised last Thursday night.

Originally published as Investigation underway after reports of carbon monoxide poisoning at Barwon Prison