Coverage dated May 23, 2025 to May 24, 2025

Worker killed in sewage boat explosion on New York City

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An explosion on board a sewage boat docked on the Hudson River killed a New York City worker and injured two others.

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MyNorthwest
1 dead in New York boat explosion on Hudson River (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 23, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — One man died Saturday morning after an explosion on a boat docked on the Hudson River in New York, authorities said.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published May 23, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
One man died Saturday morning after an explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York, authorities said.
People
1 Dead and 2 Injured After Boat Explodes on Hudson River in N.Y.C. — 1 Week After Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash (opens People)
Published May 23, 2025
People's feed description
One man was killed and two others were injured due to an explosion on a boat docked in the Hudson River during New York City’s Fleet Week on May 24. The incident took place a week after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17.
New York Post
Freak raw sewage boat explosion on Hudson River kills city worker (opens New York Post)
Published May 23, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A 59-year-old man was reported dead Saturday after a boating mishap on the Hudson River near West 138th Street.
Fox News
NYC sewage boat explosion in Hudson River kills 1 city worker, injures 2 others (opens Fox News)
Published May 23, 2025
Fox News's feed description
A New York City sewage boat explosion on the Hudson River leaves one DEP worker dead and two injured. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
The Guardian
Sewage boat explosion kills New York City worker (opens The Guardian)
Published May 24, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
US coast guard says accident occurred while employees were doing work involving a flame or sparks
Washington Examiner
One dead in New York sewage boat explosion on Hudson River (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 24, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Another worker on the city-owned Hunts Point vessel was injured and taken to the hospital after the blast around 10:30 a.m.
CBS News
Worker killed in sewage boat explosion on New York City (opens CBS News)
Published May 24, 2025
CBS News's feed description
An explosion on board a sewage boat docked on the Hudson River killed a New York City worker and injured two others.

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