Tragic Incident: Deadly Gas Claims Lives at Delhi Construction Site

Two workers lost their lives and one was injured after inhaling poisonous gas inside a sewer tank at a Delhi construction site. The incident occurred while they were cleaning, and police are investigating further.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 09-10-2024 17:55 IST | Created: 09-10-2024 17:55 IST
Tragic Incident: Deadly Gas Claims Lives at Delhi Construction Site
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In a tragic incident at a construction site in southwest Delhi's Sarojini Nagar, two workers have died and another is injured after inhaling poisonous gas. The Delhi Police reported that the workers had entered a sewer tank for cleaning purposes when the mishap occurred.

The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, raising serious concerns about safety protocols at construction sites, especially when dealing with hazardous tasks.

Authorities suspect the fatalities were due to the inhalation of toxic fumes. The injured worker is currently in hospital recovering, while police have initiated an investigation to uncover the details of the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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