2 Die After Falling Into 40-Feet Deep Septic Tank In Mumbai, 1 Critical

At least two labourers died after they fell into a 40-feet deep septic tank of an under-construction building in the Malad area of Mumbai on Wednesday while another worker was rescued in critical condition, officials said.

The incident occurred at around 3:50 PM, and as per the preliminary information, at least 3 to 4 people fell into the underground septic tank.

"Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rescued three stranded labourers and sent them to Jogeshwari-based Trauma Care Hospital, where doctors declared two of them 'brought' dead," a civic official said.

He said the condition of another labourer rescued from the spot was critical.

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