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UAE: Three Indian expats die after inhaling toxic gas

Two from Kerala and one from Punjab have been identified.

In an unfortunate incident, at least three Indian expatriates recently died after inhaling toxic gas from a waste tank at the City of Lights building in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The deceased individuals are 40-year-old Ajith Vallikod and 38-year-old Rajkumar, both from Kerala, and one from Punjab.

According to a report by Kerala daily Mathrubhumi

, the incident took place on Tuesday, October 22, when Ajith accidently slipped into a waste tank while cleaning, resulting in an accident involving two others who attempted to save him.

The three deceased individuals had been employed in the same company for a considerable period.

It is reported that the deceased’s bodies are currently in a private hospital in Abu Dhabi, and after the necessary procedures, they will be taken home.

This post was last modified on October 23, 2024 7:34 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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