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1 dead, 2 injured after sewage vessel explodes on Hudson River
- A New York City-operated sewage transport boat called Hunts Point exploded near West 138th Street on the Hudson River shortly after 10:30 a.m. On Saturday.
- The explosion occurred while the vessel was transporting raw sewage to a treatment plant, with authorities investigating a possible methane ignition malfunction.
- The blast caused one fatality when a worker was blown overboard and injured two others who were hospitalized, while rescue and hazmat teams responded promptly.
- According to FDNY officials, first responders required decontamination after coming into contact with raw sewage following the explosion, which did not result in a fire.
- The incident highlights safety risks in sewage transport operations and remains under investigation by the Bureau of Fire Investigation for full cause determination.
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