Two (2) sanitation workers were killed, and a third was hospitalized in critical condition after they inhaled toxic fumes while cleaning a sewer line. The incident took place around 10.30 pm. The workers were employees of the local Municipality. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the first worker entered the sewer and failed to come out for a long time. A second worker went in to check on him, but also did not return. A third worker, who subsequently entered the manhole, raised an alarm after realizing the danger, alerting those at the spot.” A rescue operation was launched, and an earthmover was used to pull out the men. Two were found dead at the scene, while the third was rushed to the Civil Hospital, where he remains in critical condition but is slowly recovering.
