Workers die of suspected asphyxiation inside under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi
Six individuals died from suspected asphyxiation while working inside an under-construction septic tank in Kalahandi, Odisha. The incident occurred when the builder fell into the tank, prompting others to enter for rescue. The Chief Minister announced financial assistance for the victims' families and the cause of the incident is under investigation.
- ▪Six people died of suspected asphyxiation in an under-construction septic tank in Kalahandi.
- ▪The deceased included three masons, a laborer, the builder, and his son.
- ▪Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced ₹4 lakh in financial assistance for each deceased's family.
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At least six people died of suspected asphyxiation inside an under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), police said.One person also fell ill in the incident that took place at Gauda Karlakhunta village in Madanpur-Rampur police station area, an officer said. All of them were taken to the Madanpur Rampur Community Health Centre (CHC), where doctors declared six people dead, he said. The deceased are three masons, a labourer, the builder of the septic tank and his son, police said.The incident happened when they opened a portion of the septic tank for construction-related work, and the builder accidentally fell inside, the officer said.
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