Tragedy in Sicily: Toxic gases claim the lives of five sewer workers

A tragic accident occurred in Sicily where five workers lost their lives while working on a section of the sewer network. Additionally, one person was taken to the hospital, as reported by Italian media.

The tragic event unfolded in Casteldaccia near Palermo. Preliminary findings by the authorities suggest that the workers lost consciousness while working underground.

Investigators believe that the likely cause of death for the men was toxic gases released within the sewers.

This incident is yet another in a series of unfortunate events involving manual workers in Italy. For instance, in April, six workers perished at a hydroelectric power plant near Bologna.