2 die of suffocation while cleaning septic tank in Chennai
Two people died of suffocation while cleaning a septic tank in a housing colony in Chennai.
Policemen and fire tenders retrieve the two labourers from the septic tank in the Tamil Nadu housing colony.
Chennai,UPDATED: Sep 7, 2023 16:46 IST
Two contract labourers died due to suffocation while trying to clean a septic tank at a housing colony in Chennai’s Avadi area.
According to police, Devan,44, and Moses, 42, were instructed to clean a septic tank at the OCF Housing Colony.
The police said as the duo tried to get into the tank, they fainted within a few seconds.
Residents of the housing colony informed the fire and rescue services personnel, who reached the spot and retrieved Devan and Moses using safety equipment.
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Police said the duo lost their lives on the way to the hospital.
The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.