From the previous harbour, boats and small vessels transport building supplies and different items to Andaman and Nicobar islands and different close by areas. Recently a small vessel, used for carrying building materials was docked on the previous harbour.
According to police, on Wednesday night, three employees who entered the ballast tank to launch the water turned unconscious. The employees had been recognized as Sandeep Kumar, 23 from Rajasthan, T. Jeniston, 34 from Punnaikayal and G. Sharon, 23 from Uvari. When all three didn’t return after a particular time, colleagues alerted the police and fireplace and rescue service division.
District Fire Officer Ok. Ganesan, together with 10 fireplace and rescue service personnel reached the spot. Due to the slim tank cowl and suspected presence of poisonous fuel,a portion was lower utilizing a welding machine to ventilate the fuel. Following {that a} firefighter, geared up with respiratory equipment, entered the tank and located all three employees unconscious.
After an hour of effort, the three employees had been retrieved and despatched to Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital, the place medical doctors declared them introduced lifeless.
Police suspect one particular person entered the tank first, adopted by the opposite two a couple of minutes later, when the primary particular person didn’t return on time.
Thoothukudi coastal safety police have registered a case. Further investigations are underway.
Published – September 17, 2025 08:39 pm IST
