Carbon monoxide probed as cause of death for 2 Pa. apartment dwellers

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say are trying to determine if carbon monoxide from a furnace or other source killed a man and woman in their apartment.

Altoona police found the bodies Monday afternoon after they were called to check on the welfare of the couple.

Altoona Fire Chief Reynold Santone Jr. says crews were ventilating the apartment and checking for carbon monoxide leaks.

Blair County Coroner Patty Ross says the identities of the two were being withheld pending notification of relatives. Autopsies were expected today that will include tests to determine if carbon monoxide poisoned the victims.