Ahmedabad STP Tragedy: Two Dead, Two Rescued After Falling Into Tank
Two workers died and two were rescued after falling into a sewage treatment plant tank in Ahmedabad's Sola area during welding work.
A routine welding operation turned into a nightmare at an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation facility in the Sola area, leaving two workers dead and two others fighting for their lives after they fell into a sewage treatment plant (STP) tank.
The Incident: A Sudden Collapse
The tragedy unfolded while a team of four employees from HNB Agency Company was carrying out welding work at the Sola STP. According to Divisional Fire Officer (DFO) SB Jadeja, the disaster began when a welding worker suddenly lost consciousness. It is suspected that a buildup of toxic gases within the plant caused the worker to black out and plunge into the tank.
In a desperate attempt to help or as a result of the same hazardous conditions, other team members also ended up inside the tank, turning a workplace task into a critical rescue mission.
The High-Stakes Rescue Operation
Upon receiving the emergency call, fire brigade personnel rushed to the scene to launch a rescue operation. The DFO reported that the operation was intense and lasted for approximately 45 minutes as rescuers battled to retrieve the four men from the depths of the sewage treatment facility.
While the rescue team managed to pull four individuals out, the outcome was devastating. Two of the workers succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining two were rushed to the Sola Civil Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The Victims Identified
The four employees involved in the accident have been identified as:
- Manoj, the site in-charge
- Abhishek, a welding worker
- Rupesh, the site Project Manager (PM)
- Nilesh, the driver
Current Status of Survivors
There is a glimmer of hope for the two survivors. The DFO has confirmed that the two employees shifted to the Sola Civil Hospital are currently in healthy condition after receiving necessary treatment.
"Four employees belonging to HNB Agency Company were carrying out welding work... a welding worker reportedly lost consciousness due to toxic gas buildup and fell inside the plant," stated DFO SB Jadeja.