Two Sanitation Workers Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes While Cleaning Sewer in Delhi's Narela, One Critical

New Delhi: Two sanitation workers died, and another was critically injured after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a sewer in Delhi's Narela on Friday, police said.

The incident occurred between 12:15 and 12:30 PM near Mansha Devi Apartments, Pocket 6, according to an official statement.

Police said Vijay Mochi (36) and Nandu (44) were working inside the sewer when they lost consciousness due to asphyxiation.

The statement added that Anil Kumar (37), who was overseeing the work, entered the sewer to rescue them but collapsed after inhaling the fumes.

All three were rushed to Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital, where doctors declared Vijay and Nandu dead on arrival.

Police confirmed that Anil is receiving treatment and remains unfit to give a statement.

The sanitation workers were employed by a private company, which had assigned them the sewer cleaning task.

A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway, police said.