On Saturday, a boat explosion on the Hudson River in New York City resulted in the death of a longtime city employee and left another worker injured. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Emergency responders found the 59-year-old victim, a dedicated employee of the Department of Environmental Protection with 33 years of service, unconscious in the water. He was later declared dead at the scene. The second worker sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital, while a third individual on the boat declined medical assistance.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, though Mayor Eric Adams indicated that criminal intent is not suspected. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the crew was involved in operations that involved a flame or sparks when the incident transpired. Following the explosion, which also spread raw sewage across the deck of the vessel, firefighters and first responders required decontamination.
City officials and Mayor Adams expressed condolences for the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues. Despite the incident’s severity, the Department of Environmental Protection stated that there seemed to be no environmental impact resulting from the explosion. The investigation continues as authorities seek to determine the exact circumstances leading to this tragic event.
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