4 Die By Suffocation While Cleaning Hotel Waste Chamber In Madhya Pradesh
Four workers died from suspected suffocation while cleaning a waste chamber at a hotel in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Two others were hospitalized during a rescue attempt, and the state government has ordered an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding workplace safety standards and the handling of hazardous waste in the hospitality sector.
Four persons died allegedly due to suffocation while cleaning a waste chamber at a private hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city, police said on Sunday.Two other persons who entered the chamber to rescue them also fell ill and were hospitalised following the incident late Saturday night. They have since been discharged, the police said.A probe was underway to determine whether the workers entered the waste chamber to clean it or accidentally fell into it, officials said.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who hails from Ujjain, announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased.The incident occurred around 11 pm on Saturday at Shri Ganga Hotel on the Ujjain-Dewas road, the officials said.Four persons entered the chamber to clean it but got trapped inside.
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