6 dead, 1 sick after suffocating inside septic tank in Odisha: Police
Six people died and one was hospitalized after suffocating in a septic tank in Odisha's Kalahandi district. Preliminary investigations suggest that toxic gas accumulation, likely carbon dioxide, caused the incident. The local police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
- ▪The incident occurred during centring work on an under-construction septic tank.
- ▪The victims included the owner of the house and his son, along with four other workers.
- ▪One worker initially entered the tank and lost consciousness, prompting others to attempt a rescue.
- ▪All six victims were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital, while one other worker is in serious condition.
- ▪The chief minister announced a compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of the deceased.
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6 dead, 1 sick after suffocating inside septic tank in Odisha: PolicePreliminary findings indicate toxic gas accumulation inside the septic tank causing suffocation, police saidPublished on: May 26, 2026 12:50 PM ISTBy Debabrata Mohanty, BhubaneswarShare viaCopy link Six persons died and one other fell sick on Tuesday after allegedly inhaling accumulated carbon dioxide inside an under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.Police reached the scene and an investigation is underway.
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