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Explosion on Sewage Boat in Hudson River Claims Life of City Worker

A boat explosion in New York City resulted in one death and injuries, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the incident.


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An explosion on the Hunts Point vessel, which transports raw sewage, occurred on the Hudson River, killing a 59-year-old city employee and injuring another. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The cause is under investigation, with no criminal intent suspected. The deceased had served the city for 33 years. First responders dealt with raw sewage contamination but reported no environmental damage. The city’s Department of Environmental Protection expressed deep condolences for the loss.

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1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
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"…The blast spread raw sewage over the deck of the boat, and firefighters and other first responders had to be decontaminated."

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"…The 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."

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