14.08.2026 18:10
Eight workers died and 14 were hospitalized after being exposed to toxic gas in a confined space during the dismantling of an old ship at a shipyard in Bangladesh's Chittagong region. Workers alleged that the facility lacked adequate emergency medical intervention capabilities and that the transfer of the injured to hospitals was delayed due to the absence of ambulances.
In an accident that occurred during the dismantling of an old ship at a shipyard in Bangladesh's Chittagong region, many workers were exposed to toxic gas. In the incident, 8 workers lost their lives, while 14 workers were taken to the hospital.
EXPOSED TO TOXIC GAS DURING SHIP BREAKING
According to Dhaka Tribune, authorities stated that the accident occurred during the dismantling of an old ship. It was reported that workers working in a confined space were exposed to toxic gas.
Of the workers affected by the toxic gas, 8 could not be saved despite all interventions. 14 workers were taken to the hospital and treated after medical teams intervened.
WORKERS REACT OVER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Facility workers, on the other hand, argued that the emergency medical response capabilities at the shipyard were insufficient following the accident. Workers stated that the transfer of the injured to the hospital was delayed due to the lack of ambulances at the facility.
It was reported that an investigation was launched regarding the incident following the accident.