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Deadly Hudson River Explosion Claims One Life, Injures Two

5/24/2025

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A tragic explosion rocked the Hudson River on Saturday, claiming the life of one worker and injuring two others aboard a sewage transport vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard reported the blast occurred near a wastewater treatment plant around 10:30 a.m., with the Bureau of Fire now investigating the cause. All FDNY personnel involved underwent decontamination.

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Story summary

A tragic explosion rocked the Hudson River on Saturday, claiming the life of one worker and injuring two others aboard a sewage transport vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard reported the blast occurred near a wastewater treatment plant around 10:30 a.m., with the Bureau of Fire now investigating the cause. All FDNY personnel involved underwent decontamination.