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Three workers die after entering Pune drainage tank for cleaning rescue

India
Published on 27 April 2026
Three workers die after entering Pune drainage tank for cleaning rescue

One entered to clean, then others tried rescuing

Three workers died in Pune district after entering a water drainage tank at a mushroom processing unit in Belasar village. Police said the first worker went in to clean, and others entered one after another to rescue colleagues, but none came back out. Authorities are investigating workplace safety and the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

  • Three workers died after entering a drainage tank in Pune
  • Rescue attempts followed the initial cleaning entry
  • Incident occurred at a mushroom processing unit in Belasar
  • Police are investigating safety conditions and cause
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