Two petro-chemical factory workers die while cleaning tank in Greater Noida

Two workers died in Greater Noida, allegedly as a result of asphyxiation while working inside a tank at a petrochemical company.

Two workers at a petrochemical company in Greater Noida died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a tank. The incident took place in the Kasna police station area on Tuesday night.

"Four workers were sent into the tank at Jagdamba Petrochemical factory in Site 5 area of Kasna. Inside the tank, they fell unconscious due to the presence of gases," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Greater Noida) Vishal Pandey said.