Tragic Accident in Bharatpur: Sewer Cleaning Claims Three Lives

In Bharatpur, Rajasthan, three out of five individuals died after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a sewer tank. Two more victims are hospitalized. The tragic incident occurred when Akash and Karan went to clean the tank, and locals Bholu, Naresh, and Inder attempted a rescue but also succumbed to the gas.


PTI | Jaipur | Updated: 30-05-2024 18:30 IST | Created: 30-05-2024 18:30 IST
Tragic Accident in Bharatpur: Sewer Cleaning Claims Three Lives
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Three out of five people were killed after they inhaled poisonous gas while cleaning a sewer tank on Thursday in Rajasthan's Bharatpur area, police said. Two victims are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, they said. According to police, Akash and Karan had gone to clean a sewer tank in a house when they suddenly started suffocating and cried for help, they said.

Following this, locals --Bholu, Naresh and Inder -- went down the tank to rescue them but they also fainted due to poisonous gas emanating from the tank, police said. The victims were rushed to the hospital where Akash, Karan and Bholu died during treatment. Naresh and Inder are currently undergoing treatment, they added.

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