Ujjain Horror: 4 Hotel Staff Dead After Toxic Gas Leak
Four employees of Hotel Shri Ganga in Ujjain died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a wastage chamber. Read the full details of the tragedy.
A routine cleaning task turned into a nightmare at Hotel Shri Ganga on Dewas Road in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, leaving four employees dead after they inhaled lethal toxic gas. The tragedy unfolded late Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the local community as a rescue attempt ended in further heartbreak.
The Fatal Descent
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. while the hotel staff were tasked with cleaning a wastage chamber. According to initial reports, two employees first entered the confined space to carry out the cleaning duties. Shortly after entering, they were overcome by toxic fumes and began to struggle for breath.
In a desperate bid to save their colleagues, two other employees rushed into the chamber. However, the invisible killer—the toxic gas—claimed them as well. Within minutes, all four men were trapped and unconscious inside the chamber.
A Race Against Time
As news of the accident spread, a massive response was triggered. Police, local administration officials, and a specialized rescue team rushed to the scene to extract the trapped workers.
The rescue operation was grueling and intensive. Because the victims were trapped deep within the structure, rescuers had to cut through the chamber door to reach them. It took approximately one and a half hours of strenuous effort before the four men could finally be retrieved from the chamber.
The Aftermath
Once the victims were pulled out, police officers immediately attempted to revive them using CPR. Despite these frantic efforts, all four men were declared deceased at the scene.
The danger did not end with the victims. Two other individuals who participated in the rescue operation also fell ill, likely due to exposure to the fumes. They have since been admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Investigation Into Safety Lapses
The local police have launched a formal investigation into the tragedy. The primary focus of the probe is to determine whether Hotel Shri Ganga adhered to mandatory safety protocols. Investigators are looking into whether the staff were provided with necessary protective gear or if proper ventilation checks were conducted before anyone entered the wastage chamber.