A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a house in Southall.

Firefighters were called to the scene on Oswald Road at 11:10pm yesterday (July 5) and the incident was over by 1:25am.

A carbon monoxide alarm fitted inside the property alerted residents, with firefighters using specialist equipment to confirm elevated readings on arrival.

Crews led a woman and a teenager to safety, before the woman was taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Firefighters isolated the gas supply and ventilated the property and carried out a sweep of the building to confirm that no further elevated readings were found.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "You can't taste, see or smell CO fumes, but it can kill in minutes.

"It's really important to fit a CO alarm in all rooms containing fuel burning appliances, ensuring that the alarm is able to be heard throughout your home.

"When sleeping, it is important that your alarm would wake you if it sounds.

"It's also a good idea to familiarise yourself with the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and learn what to do if you suspect someone may be affected."