Sanitation Worker Suffocates In Sewage Tank In Noida, Guard Dies Trying To Save Him
Two men died from toxic gas inhalation while cleaning a sewage treatment plant at a residential society in Greater Noida. Police have arrested the contractor as they investigate whether safety protocols were followed during the maintenance work.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by sanitation workers and the critical need for strict enforcement of occupational safety standards.
Two people died after allegedly inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a sewage treatment plant (STP) tank at a residential society in Greater Noida, police said on Sunday.The incident took place at Eldeco Society in Sector 150 under the Knowledge Park police station area.According to police, the victims have been identified as sanitation worker Shashikant Sharma and security guard Akash.Police said the accident occurred during the cleaning of the STP tank when Shashikant Sharma entered the tank and became unconscious. Seeing him collapse, security guard Akash entered the tank in an attempt to rescue him but also lost consciousness.Following information about the incident, police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. Both men were pulled out of the tank and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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