- Three died, one critical from toxic gas in well.
- Victims entered well without safety gear for pump.
- Incident in Kidhira village, Uttar Pradesh, under investigation.
At least three people died, and one was seriously injured after inhaling toxic gas while attempting to remove a faulty submersible pump from a well in Kidhira village under Shahabganj police station area, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
The deceased have been identified as Monu, Mujaser Alam and Waris Ali. A fourth person, Samsher, was rescued and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
According to preliminary information, four people had entered the well to repair or remove the faulty pump. However, toxic gas accumulated inside the well, causing them to lose consciousness one after another. Despite rescue efforts, three people died, while Samsher was taken to hospital in critical condition.
The incident triggered panic in the village, with a large number of residents gathering at the spot. After being alerted, police reached the scene and launched a rescue operation with the help of villagers. Given the suspected presence of toxic gas, people were warned to stay away from the well.
Officials suspect that the well, which had remained closed for a long period, may have accumulated toxic gases. The victims had reportedly entered the well without adequate safety equipment. Police have taken custody of the bodies and initiated further proceedings, while the administration is investigating the incident.
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