NYC Tragedy: DEP Worker Killed in Hudson River Boat Explosion
A devastating incident occurred on Saturday on the Hudson River, resulting in the death of a New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) worker. The explosion happened aboard a vessel docked at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in West Harlem around 10 a.m.
The Incident:
Three DEP employees were working on the boat when the explosion occurred. One employee tragically died at the scene, another was hospitalized, and a third refused medical attention.
Statements from Officials:
NYC DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala released a statement expressing profound grief and highlighting the deceased worker's 33 years of dedicated service. Mayor Eric Adams also issued a statement expressing his devastation and condolences, emphasizing that there is no suspicion of criminality and that the facility's operations remain unaffected. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Investigation Ongoing:
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. At this time, there are no reported environmental impacts from the incident. The plant's operations are unaffected.
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