Deaths of two workers are under investigation

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July 19, 2016

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Source: Shanghai Daily | July 19, 2016, Tuesday |

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TWO workers died and another was severely injured after falling into a sewage pool while working at an outdoor catering company on Duhui Road.

The Guofu Xinxin Co Ltd said the workers were dealing with waste at a sewage station of the company when the accident occurred.

Its cause has not been determined, said the company.

Police were called to the scene immediately. The three workers were taken by ambulance to area hospitals.

Two of them were pronounced dead on arrival, while a third is in serious condition.

The Minhang District Administration of Work Safety said it is investing the accident.

Security guards of the company said the mishap began when one man fell into the pool and another jumped in to save him.

When the second man also began floundering, a third worker tried to go to his aid.

“He went down into the pool, believing he could get them, but got stranded and drowned,” said the anonymous security guard.

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