Hudson River vessel explosion: Tragic accident claims life
A tragic explosion took place on a vessel carrying waste on the Hudson River in New York. According to the "Mirror," one man died, and two were injured in the incident. The details have already been clarified.
The explosion occurred on a ship transporting untreated sewage along the Hudson River in New York, intended for a treatment facility. It was docked near 138th Street. Deputy Fire Chief David Simms reported that the accident occurred on Saturday at 10:30 AM.
The workers on board were performing tasks that involved the use of fire, which is currently believed to be the most likely cause of the explosion. The explosion damaged the hull area. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
The victim was a 59-year-old man who was found in the river. He was an employee of the New York Department of Environmental Protection for 33 years. His identity has not been released. Chief Rohit T. Aggarwala described him as esteemed and highly experienced.
This devoted public servant gave 33 years of service to New York City, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this painful time — quotes the "Mirror."
The two injured individuals were taken to the hospital with multiple injuries. Despite the tragic impact of the explosion and partial sewage leakage, it will not negatively affect the local ecosystem.
The waste mainly spread over the deck of the boat. After the operation, firefighters and divers underwent a decontamination process to prevent chemical and biological hazards.
New York City mayor on the sewage ship explosion
The Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, stated that there is no evidence to consider the incident as a result of criminal activity. In this case, it was an unfortunate accident. This was confirmed by the Fire Department’s Office of Investigations based on preliminary findings.
The city leader emphasized his commitment to providing full support in the investigation and taking all possible measures to ensure that similar incidents do not happen in the future.
