On Saturday, an explosion occurred on a city-owned boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York City, resulting in the death of a long-serving city employee and injuries to another worker. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. One worker was hospitalized while a third declined medical treatment. The cause of the explosion is under investigation; however, New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that criminal intent is not suspected.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the blast happened while the men aboard the Hunts Point vessel were engaged in tasks involving flames or sparks. First responders discovered a 59-year-old man unconscious in the river, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed, but Mayor Adams noted his extensive 33-year dedication to the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, expressing condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this tragic time.
The explosion resulted in raw sewage being spread across the boat’s deck, necessitating decontamination procedures for the firefighters and first responders involved. The Department of Environmental Protection reported no significant environmental impacts stemming from the incident.
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