A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) worker is dead, and two others were injured after a raw sewage boat exploded Saturday in the Hudson River.
Just after 10:30 a.m. the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received a report of an explosion aboard the city-owned vessel, Hunts Point.
Authorities investigate after the Hudson River explosion. (FNTV)
When crews arrived, they found a large explosion had occurred in one of the holds on the tank, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms said.
The explosion led to the tragic death of the DEP worker while two others suffered injuries. The DEP Commissioner, Rohit T. Aggarwala expressed deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting the deceased employee’s 33 years of dedicated service to the Department and the city.
Commissioner Aggarwala further praised the deceased worker for his valuable contributions, emphasizing his experience and commitment to the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. The decades of service reflect the employee’s unwavering dedication to fulfilling DEP’s mission.
Plant operations were not affected and there did not appear to be any environmental damage, NYC Water posted on X.
