Explosion on Hudson waste vessel claims life, rocks NYC
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 surrounding the event have been identified.
The explosion took place on a ship carrying untreated sewage on the Hudson River in New York, destined for 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 on board were performing tasks that required the use of fire, which is currently considered the most likely cause of the explosion. The explosion caused damage to the hull area, and emergency services swiftly arrived on the scene.
The victim is a 59-year-old man who was found in the river. He worked for 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, reported the "Mirror."
The other two injured workers were transported to the hospital with multiple injuries. Despite the tragic consequences of the explosion and partial sewage leakage, it will not negatively impact the local ecosystem.
The waste primarily spread over the deck of the boat. After the operation concluded, firefighters and divers underwent 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, stated that there is no indication that the incident was the result of criminal activity. In this case, it was an unfortunate accident. This has been confirmed by preliminary findings from the Fire Department's Office of Investigations.
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 occur in the future.
