US Edition1 dead, 2 injured after sewage vessel explodes on Hudson River
- A New York City-operated sewage transport boat called Hunts Point exploded near West 138th Street on the Hudson River shortly after 10:30 a.m. On Saturday.
- The explosion occurred while the vessel was transporting raw sewage to a treatment plant, with authorities investigating a possible methane ignition malfunction.
- The blast caused one fatality when a worker was blown overboard and injured two others who were hospitalized, while rescue and hazmat teams responded promptly.
- According to FDNY officials, first responders required decontamination after coming into contact with raw sewage following the explosion, which did not result in a fire.
- The incident highlights safety risks in sewage transport operations and remains under investigation by the Bureau of Fire Investigation for full cause determination.
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1 Dead in New York Sewage-Boat Explosion on Hudson River
NEW YORK—An explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York City killed a longtime city employee Saturday, authorities said. Another worker on the city-owned Hunts Point vessel was injured and taken to the hospital after the blast around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to city Fire Department Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms. A third worker refused medical treatment.…
Tragic Explosion on Hudson River Sewage Boat: A Fatal Incident | Science-Environment
Tragic Explosion on Hudson River Sewage Boat: A Fatal Incident An early morning explosion on a sewage-carrying boat docked on New York City's Hudson River resulted in one death and one injury, authorities confirmed Saturday. The incident claimed the life of a 59-year-old man, whose identity has yet to be disclosed.Fire Department Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms stated that the cause of the explosion is currently being investigated. The injure…
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