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Couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning in campervan at cider festival

22.07.2026 22:33 5 min 11 sources
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills couple at Hampshire festival... ENG + 10 more
Couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning in campervan at cider festival
Original source: Carbon monoxide poisoning kills couple at Hampshire festival after gas heater used inside camper van

In Brief

Christopher Coll, 45, and Kayley Coll, 38, were found dead on 12 October 2025 in their campervan at the Craft Cider festival in Burley, New Forest. The cause was carbon monoxide poisoning from a portable gas heater not intended for indoor use.

The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death for the couple from Blandford Forum, Dorset. The inquest heard they had used a £30 parabolic gas heater inside their white Nissan van. The heater was loosely attached to a gas cylinder, causing a leak. The van windows were closed.

The heater was designed for outdoor use only. The coroner plans to contact the manufacturer about warnings on the device. The full hearing took place on 22 July 2026 in Winchester.

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