Deadly blast on Hudson River: Sewage transport tragedy strikes
A tragic explosion occurred on a vessel transporting waste on the Hudson River in New York. According to the "Mirror," one man died, and two were injured as a result of the incident. The circumstances are already known.
The explosion took place on a ship carrying untreated sewage on the Hudson River in New York, which was supposed to be transported to a treatment plant. It was docked near 138th Street. Deputy Fire Chief David Simms reported that the accident occurred on Saturday at 10:30 AM.
The workers present on board were performing tasks that required the use of fire, which at this stage is considered the most likely cause of the explosion. It occurred in the hull area (which was damaged). Emergency services arrived on the scene.
The victim is 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 disclosed. 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 other two injured were transported to the hospital with multiple injuries. Despite the tragic effects of the explosion and partial sewage leakage, it will not negatively impact the local ecosystem.
The waste spread primarily over the deck of the boat. After completing the operation, firefighters and divers went through a decontamination process to avoid chemical and biological hazards.
New York City Mayor on the sewage ship explosion
The Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, revealed that there is no indication to treat 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 emphasised his commitment to providing full support in the investigation and taking all possible measures to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future.
