Deceased in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning were two men aged 91 and 74 and a woman aged 86

Police and firefighters are continuing to investigate a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a care home in Dorset where three elderly people died, as relatives of survivors and neighbours told of their shock at the tragedy.

Police said on Thursday the deceased at the Gainsborough care home in Swanage were two men aged 91 and 74 and an 86-year-old woman. Seven other people were taken to hospital as a precaution and are not in a serious condition.