A toxic gas leak at a Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills at least 8 workers
Summary
At least eight workers died from a suspected toxic gas leak while dismantling a ship at a shipbreaking yard in southeastern Bangladesh. Several others were injured, and officials are investigating the cause and safety measures at the yard.Key Facts
- The gas leak happened at the Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh.
- The initial death count was six, but two more died after being taken to the hospital.
- Officials said toxic gas from the ship caused the deaths.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the gas leak and safety precautions at the yard.
- Bangladesh’s shipbreaking industry is very large, covering 20 kilometers along the Sitakunda coast.
- This industry handles about 36% of the world’s ship scrapping activity.
- The industry generates approximately $2.46 billion yearly and provides much of the country’s scrap steel.
- Environmental groups say the industry often lacks safety and environmental protections and that ships arrive with hazardous waste.
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