Three workers die of toxic gas suffocation in factory near Hosur

According to a Hindustan Times report, three workers died on Monday after inhaling toxic gas at a Tata Electronics factory near Hosur in Tamil Nadu, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred when the workers were cleaning a wastewater storage tank of the factory.

A police official from the Rayakottai police station in Krishnagiri district stated that the three youths, identified as Sharath Kumar (25), Akmal Babu (28) and Kaveri (31), got trapped inside the tank allegedly after inhaling toxic fumes. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said they were taken to the District Government Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them dead.

Tata Electronics was contacted by Hindustan Times in this matter, but no immediate response was received. The state government has announced that it will investigate this accident and take appropriate action.

Industries Minister S. Keerthana stated in a statement that she was deeply saddened by the tragedy of losing three precious lives at the Tata Electronics plant near Hosur. She expressed her condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that they find strength during this difficult time.

The minister further stated that the safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount. A thorough investigation into this accident will be conducted, and appropriate steps will be taken based on the findings.