A tragedy occurred on Ushakovskaya Street in Irkutsk. A migrant construction worker died in a well from butane poisoning, and three other workers were hospitalized. According to preliminary data, the man went down to shut off a water valve, after which a gas leak occurred, and then other workers went down into the well. The case materials are now with the Investigative Committee, and an investigation is underway.
On July 14, a migrant construction worker died in a well on Ushakovskaya Street in Irkutsk as a result of butane poisoning the day before.In addition, three migrant workers were taken to a medical facility, the press service of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Irkutsk Region reported.
According to preliminary information, the man went down into the well to shut off the water valve. At some point, a butane leak occurred there.
After that, three more workers went down into the well. Medical personnel who arrived at the emergency scene provided them with the necessary assistance. One man could not be saved, and three were taken to the hospital.
The case materials are with the Investigative Committee. An inquiry is being conducted into the incident.