Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Two Workers Die in Septic Tank Incident in Nuapada District
Two construction workers in India sadly died while working on a septic tank.
They were in Khariar town.
One worker went into the tank, and something in the air made him pass out.
Another worker went in to help but also became unconscious.
Firefighters pulled them out, but they had already died.
The police are investigating what happened, suspecting the workers died from not being able to breathe properly.
It's a reminder of the dangers workers can face on the job and how important it is to stay safe.
Two workers died of suspected asphyxiation in a septic tank.
The incident occurred in Khariar town, Nuapada district.
The deceased were identified as Basudev Bhoi and Raghumani Hati.
One worker entered the tank and became unconscious.
Firefighters recovered the workers, but they were declared dead at the hospital.
- Who
- Basudev Bhoi and Raghumani Hati
- What
- Two workers died of suspected asphyxiation while working in a septic tank.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Khariar town, Nuapada district, India
- Why
- Suspected asphyxiation inside the septic tank.
- Location
- Khariar town, Nuapada district
- Victims
- Basudev Bhoi and Raghumani Hati
- Cause
- Suspected asphyxiation
- Incident Type
- Workplace Death