A woman was found dead and three police officers were taken to hospital after a suspected toxic gas incident in Montreal\u2019s Lachine borough on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
Montreal police (SPVM)\u00a0were called to an apartment on St-Joseph Boulevard near 6th Avenue at about 10:30 a.m., after a bailiff attending an eviction asked for assistance.<\/p>\n
Once inside the unit, one officer lost consciousness and collapsed, while two others experienced dizziness. All three were transported to hospital as a precaution. Authorities say their lives are not in danger.<\/p>\n
A woman was found inside the apartment and pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Montreal fire department (SIM)\u00a0hazardous materials team carried out air quality tests and detected possible traces of phosphine, a highly toxic, colourless gas. The building was evacuated, forcing about 10 residents from their homes.<\/p>\n
Fire official tell CityNews that they believe the person may have taken their own life. The exact circumstances remain under investigation.<\/p>\n
Police are awaiting clearance from the fire department before returning to the apartment to continue their investigation<\/p>\n
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