Worker Dies After Inhaling Toxic Gas Inside Sewer Chamber In Ujjain, Two Critical -- VIDEO

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): A worker died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while entering a chamber in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. Two other workers who were exposed to the toxic gas have been reported to be in critical condition.

According to information, the incident occurred near the Pipli Naka area on the road towards Bhairavgarh in Ujjain.

The deceased was identified as Ashok, son of Bherulal, a resident of Sala Khedi village in Alot tehsil of Ratlam district.

The two injured workers have been identified as Gopal, son of Thawar, a resident of Ilaspuri village in Ghatiya tehsil, and Ramesh, son of Jujhar, a resident of Alot.

According to preliminary information, the workers had entered the chamber when they were exposed to the poisonous gas.

Ashok died in the incident, while Gopal and Ramesh were rushed for medical treatment due to their critical condition.

The incident took place when Ujjain Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradeep Sharma was on his way to visit the Kaal Bhairav temple.

After noticing the situation, he stopped his vehicle and immediately informed the police team.

Police and rescue personnel reached the spot and launched an operation to bring the three people out of the sewer chamber.

The rescue team managed to pull them out safely and rushed them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Police said the quick response by the team helped prevent a major tragedy. SP Pradeep Sharma personally supervised the rescue operation at the site.

Further details about the condition of the rescued persons are awaited.