Two man die from toxic fumes while cleaning septic tank in Junagadh
Representative image: AI generatedAn incident occurred in Ranpur village of Bhesan taluka, Junagadh, where two men lost their lives after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank. The deceased, Dilip Chauhan (48) and his brother-in-law Dilip Vaghela (45), fell unconscious inside the 15-foot-deep tank during the cleaning process.The incident took place at the Kubavat family residence, where the septic tank had overflowed and required urgent cleaning. The family had called Dilip Chauhan and Dilip Vaghela for help. While performing the task late at night, the duo was overcome by toxic fumes and collapsed inside the tank.Hearing about the situation, Dharmendra Kubavat and Jaydeep Kubavat, members of the family, entered the tank in an attempt to rescue them but were also affected by the gas and lost consciousness.Local residents rushed to help and managed to pull all four out of the tank. However, both Dilip Chauhan and Dilip Vaghela were declared dead. The other two victims were taken to a private hospital in Junagadh for further treatment after receiving initial first aid.The officials from the Social Welfare Department and Bhesan police arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation into the matter.Also read:Three girls in Surat die from toxic fumes of bonfire
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An incident occurred in Ranpur village of Bhesan taluka, Junagadh, where two men lost their lives after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank. The deceased, Dilip Chauhan (48) and his brother-in-law Dilip Vaghela (45), fell unconscious inside the 15-foot-deep tank during the cleaning process.
The incident took place at the Kubavat family residence, where the septic tank had overflowed and required urgent cleaning. The family had called Dilip Chauhan and Dilip Vaghela for help. While performing the task late at night, the duo was overcome by toxic fumes and collapsed inside the tank.
Hearing about the situation, Dharmendra Kubavat and Jaydeep Kubavat, members of the family, entered the tank in an attempt to rescue them but were also affected by the gas and lost consciousness.
Local residents rushed to help and managed to pull all four out of the tank. However, both Dilip Chauhan and Dilip Vaghela were declared dead. The other two victims were taken to a private hospital in Junagadh for further treatment after receiving initial first aid.
The officials from the Social Welfare Department and Bhesan police arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation into the matter.
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