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Two Dead in Greater Noida Sewage Tank Tragedy
Two men died in Greater Noida after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank.
Shashikant Sharma, a worker, lost consciousness while cleaning the tank.
Akash, a security guard, tried to save him but also lost consciousness.
Both were rescued and taken to the hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police are investigating the incident.
Earlier in June, three people died in a similar incident in Delhi's Mundka Industrial Area while cleaning a septic tank.
Two men died after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank in Greater Noida.
Shashikant Sharma was cleaning the tank when he lost consciousness.
Akash, a security guard, attempted to rescue Sharma but also lost consciousness.
Both were rescued and taken to the hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police are maintaining peace and order and are conducting inquest proceedings.
- Who
- Shashikant Sharma (40) and Akash (22)
- What
- Two men died after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank
- Where
- Eldeco Society, Greater Noida, Sector 150
- When
- Intervening night of July 25 and 26
- Why
- Sharma was cleaning the tank; Akash attempted to rescue him
Worker Safety Advocates
Housing Society Management
Safety Measures
Worker Safety Advocates
Advocates argue for stricter safety protocols and mandatory safety gear for workers cleaning sewage tanks.
Housing Society Management
Management may argue that existing protocols were followed and the incident was unforeseeable.
Key facts
- Location
- Greater Noida, Sector 150, Eldeco Society
- Date
- July 25-26
- Victims
- Shashikant Sharma (40), Akash (22)
- Rescue Efforts
- Police and fire service responded
- Legal Action
- Inquest proceedings underway
- Contractor Status
- Arrested
Quotes
Ravi Shankar Nim, DCP, Greater Noida
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Noida
“"On Sunday, we received information that two people had died during the cleaning of a sewer tank. Police personnel and the fire brigade team reached the spot and took them to Kailash Hospital. Later during the treatment, they were declared dead."”
indianexpress.com
“This afternoon, a PCR call was received at PS Mundka. After reaching the spot of the incident, it was learnt that Marwah Printers had hired one Neeraj to clean the septic tank situated inside the factory premises.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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