1 dead in apparent carbon monoxide leak in Atlantic County

HAMILTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- One person is dead after an apparent carbon monoxide leak in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County.

South Jersey Gas crews were called around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a gas leak at Fox Hollow Drive near Deerfield, New Jersey.

The reports suggested a strong odor was present.

Crews entered a home on the block and found a resident and two animals deceased.

No further information has been released.