Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning factory tank in Rajasthan's Balotra

Officials said that workers, Gumanaram (25), Vishambhar Tiwari (54) and Shravan (32), all locals, had descended into the tank to clean it when they lost consciousness due to poisonous fumes.

Jaipur: Three workers died allegedly after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sludge tank at a textile factory in the industrial area in Rajasthan's Balotra on Friday, officials said.

The workers, Gumanaram (25), Vishambhar Tiwari (54) and Shravan (32), all locals, had descended into the tank to clean it when they lost consciousness due to poisonous fumes, they said.

Nearby workers informed the factory owner and pulled out the victims. They were rushed to the government hospital, where doctors declared them dead, officials said.

"The workers appear to have died due to toxic gas. They were sent into the tank without safety equipment," Balotra Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ashok Kumar said.

Family members have been informed.