TYNGSBOROUGH — Chief Richard D. Howe reports that the Tyngsborough Police Department is investigating after two women were found dead inside their home on Mascuppic Trail.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., Tyngsborough Police and Fire, along with Massachusetts State Police, responded to a home on Mascuppic Trail for a report of two unresponsive individuals inside the home. Upon their arrival, first responders located a 91-year-old female and 38-year-old female deceased in the home.
Shortly after their arrival, specialized devices worn by Tyngsborough firefighters during calls indicated dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the building. The home was subsequently ventilated by firefighters.
National Grid is on scene. Officials are looking to identify the cause of the dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
The names of the deceased are not being released at this time, pending the notification of their next of kin.
Their deaths are under investigation by Tyngsborough Police Detectives. Foul play is not immediately suspected.
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