On Saturday morning, May 24th, a ship docked along the Hudson River in New York City exploded, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to two others.
The injured individuals were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, with their current conditions remaining unknown.
According to the United States Coast Guard and the New York City Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, not far from West 138th Street. The New York City Fire Department also responded to the scene.
ABC7NY reported that the vessel involved in the explosion is a mobile ship called “Hunts Point,” owned by the city of New York.
Upon arrival at the scene, New York City firefighters discovered significant damage to parts of the ship from the explosion. David Simms, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department, explained that the ship was responsible for transporting untreated sewage from the city to the wastewater treatment plant.
NBC reported that the worker who tragically lost his life was welding on the ship at the time of the explosion.
Due to the explosion causing untreated sewage to be present on the ship’s deck, the New York City Fire Department had to disinfect all emergency personnel rushing to the scene.
Simultaneously, the Fire Investigation Bureau is conducting an inquiry into the cause of the explosion.
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