A tragic explosion occurred on a boat carrying raw sewage docked on the Hudson River in New York City on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a longtime city employee and injuries to another worker. The blast happened around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the affected vessel being part of the city’s wastewater management operations. Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms from the city Fire Department reported that the injured worker was hospitalized, while a third individual declined medical assistance.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, but New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that criminal intent is not suspected. The U.S. Coast Guard noted that the workers were undertaking tasks that involved flames or sparks at the time of the incident. First responders found the 59-year-old victim unconscious in the river; efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Although his identity has not been publicly released, Mayor Adams expressed condolences, highlighting the man’s 33 years of dedicated service to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Following the explosion, raw sewage was discharged onto the boat’s deck, requiring decontamination procedures for firefighters and emergency personnel. Fortunately, the Department of Environmental Protection reported that there appeared to be no environmental harm resulting from the incident. The mayor’s office and city officials have extended their sympathies to the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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