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Death toll in Moshi waste processing plant tragedy rises to eight; one missing

Death toll in Moshi waste processing plant tragedy rises to eight; one missing

An estimated 23 people were trapped when the incident occurred on Wednesday. The three-storey administrative building of the waste-to-energy plant, operated by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, collapsed after a huge mound of waste caved in and crashed onto the structure like a landslide Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Three die of suspected toxic gas inhalation inside septic tank at Raipur hospital| India News

Three die of suspected toxic gas inhalation inside septic tank at Raipur hospital| India News

Three persons died allegedly due to inhalation of toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank at a private hospital in Raipur late Tuesday evening, officials said. Police teams faced difficulty in retrieving the bodies from the tank. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) The incident occurred at Ramkrishna Care Hospital in the Pachpedi Naka area. According to officials, the victims had entered the septic tank for cleaning when they were overcome by suspected poisonous gases. Police teams faced difficulty in retrieving the bodies from the tank, an official said. “Prima facie, it appears that they died after inhaling toxic gas inside the tank,” the official said, adding that further investigation is underway. A reporter present at the spot saw hospital staff shifting the bodies after they were brought out of the tank. Police and district administration officials had not responded to queries till the time of filing this report. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …

4 Workers Forced To Enter 10-Foot-Deep Septic Tank Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes

4 Workers Forced To Enter 10-Foot-Deep Septic Tank Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes

Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 16:13 IST The workers were asked to go into a 10-foot-deep septic tank to retrieve gold and silver particles left behind in chemical waste, police said Police say the tank contained chemical sludge used in jewellery manufacturing and cleaning, which can hold traces of precious metals. (AP file photo) Four workers died after allegedly being forced to enter a septic tank filled with toxic fumes at a jewellery factory in Jaipur’s Sitapura Industrial Area. Two others are reported to be in critical condition. The incident took place late on Monday night in G-Block of the Jewellery Zone. The deceased have been identified as Sanjeev Pal, Himanshu Singh, Rohit Pal, and Arpit Yadav. Two workers, Ajay Chauhan and Rajpal, remain in critical condition at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. Two others, Amit Pal and Suraj Pal, were treated and discharged after receiving primary medical care. According to police, the workers were asked to go into a 10-foot-deep septic tank to retrieve gold and silver particles left behind in chemical waste. They reportedly refused at …