Kanpur: Three people, including a minor, died after inhaling toxic fumes, police said here on Monday.
They were removing the shuttering of an unused septic tank when the accident appeared.
According to news, the incident took place on Sunday evening. The police added that the deceased were identified as Nandu, 18, his elder brother Mohit, 24, and their neighbour Sahil, 16, all residents of Chaubepur area here.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (West), Vijay Dhull said Nandu and Mohit used to undertake shuttering work of septic tanks and Sahil was their labourer.
They had gone to the Bithoor area to remove the shuttering from an unused septic tank which had been built a few months ago, he added.
First, Sahil entered the tank and lost consciousness. Nandu and Mohit tried to rescue him but they also passed out, the police officer said.
Firefighters broke open the tank to rescue the three, he added.
The DCP added Nandu, Mohit and Sahil were rushed to the Lala Lajpat Rai hospital where doctors declared them dead.
A case will be registered in the matter if the victims' families wish to file a complaint, the officer said.
