2 Workers Die After Entering Septic Tank In West Bengal's Hoogly District

A fire brigade officer suspected that methane gas might have accumulated inside the tank, which could have claimed their lives. Methane gas is a colourless and odourless gas and can be deadly, an expert said.

Two workers died after entering a septic tank in West Bengal's Hooghly district today, police said.

The workers have been identified as Ganesh Manna and Subrata Das, both aged 40 years, police added.

"The two workers had come to remove a construction plank inside the septic tank in a house in Singur's Ratanpur village. The tank was built two to three months ago," police said.