May 24, 2025 10:49 PM IST
An explosion on a barge near West 138th Street in NYC left one worker fighting for life and another rescued.
A worker is fighting for his life while another was rescued after an explosion on a barge near West 138th Street in New York City. The blast occurred around 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, and was reportedly triggered by methane igniting due to a malfunction on the vessel. Thankfully, the explosion did not cause a fire, but emergency crews rushed to the scene to assist those affected.
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One worker injured, another rescued from the Hudson River
One of the workers on the barge was critically injured in the explosion, authorities said. The other man was thrown into the Hudson River by the explosion and became trapped between the vessel and the dock before being rescued by emergency crews. In addition, unconfirmed reports also emerged about a third injured worker who refused the treatment, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Helicopters were spotted hovering over the site of the explosion, while numerous emergency responders were also seen navigating a narrow gangway to reach the barge and assist further in the situation. The hazmat crew also arrived at the site to decontaminate the vessel and assess the methane levels, along with addressing of sludge and oil in the surrounding water.
