Two men died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning an underground water tank of a residential project in Gulistan-i-Jauhar whereas four persons became unconscious.
Rescue-1122 official Hassaan Khan told Dawn that two employees of housing project Falak Naz, located in Block-18, went down to the large underground water tank for its cleaning.
Two men died after entering an unsafe environment without proper training or protective gear. Four others became unconscious while attempting a rescue operation inside the same tank, as they also lacked appropriate safety measures such as masks and were not trained in handling hazardous situations like these. The incident highlights the critical need for adeautherization before engaging in potentially life-threatening tasks without proper knowledge of emergency protocols or access to necessary equipment._
_The tank was eventually cleaned by the Urban Search and Rescue Team after an urgent request from concerned residents, with supportive tools like a disaster response vehicle enhancing their capability for such operations. Unfortunately, two individuals were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital while three others received treatment following being taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre._
The deaths appear to be attributed to exposure to hazardous gases within an inadequately secured water tank. Following this incident, emphasis is placed on safety protocol and training for similar tasks.
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