Three workers die in septic tank gas incident at Mundka factory
Three workers died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas inside a septic tank at a factory in outer Delhi's Mundka on Friday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Arun (38), Sandeep (32), and Chand (42), all residents of Sultanpuri.
According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call was received at 12.03 pm reporting that some persons were trapped inside a septic tank at a factory in Mundka Industrial Area. The three men had entered the septic tank and allegedly fell unconscious after inhaling toxic fumes.
Rescue operation hampered by traffic
Two emergency vehicles were rushed to the spot initially. However, owing to heavy vehicular traffic on the way, the response team reported a "traffic jam" at 12.23 pm. Subsequently, another vehicle was dispatched from the opposite direction through Tikri to expedite the rescue. Officials said during the operation, fire department personnel brought out the trio from the tank, but they were found dead.
Legal proceedings underway
Around 1.30 pm, the fire department sought the presence of the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) at the scene, following which the SDM of Mundka was informed through the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Further legal proceedings are underway.
