Clyde Township, Michigan – Two men died Tuesday after hydrogen sulfide exposure at a Clyde Township home, triggering a hazmat response.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just before noon Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, to a residence in the 3900 block of Cribbins Road after Central Dispatch received reports of two unconscious men.
Authorities said the men had been working on a well at the address of the recently purchased home. Upon arrival, deputies reported detecting a chemical smell in the area.
A 20-year-old man from Riley Township and a 21-year-old man from Clyde Township were transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased, according to the sheriff’s office.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene, including the St. Clair County Emergency Management Team, Clyde Township Fire Department, Tri-Hospital EMS and the St. Clair County Hazmat Team. First responders were decontaminated at the hospital as a precaution.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau is investigating the incident. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the exposure.
Hydrogen sulfide is a hazardous gas that can be associated with well systems and confined spaces. Officials have not indicated whether additional safety advisories will be issued.
The incident may be particularly relevant to young workers involved in home improvement or well maintenance projects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.
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