Two workers die of suffocation while cleaning septic tank in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, two sanitary workers died due to suffocation while cleaning a septic tank in Brahmeswarpatna area at Tankapani Road here today.

However, identities of the two deceased are yet to be ascertained.

The mishap took place at around 10 AM today. While carrying out the cleaning work, the two fell seriously ill due to suffocation  and were rushed to Capital Hospital here. However, they were declared brought dead by the doctors.