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asphyxiation news

Two die of suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Supporters of Mexico celebrate after Mexico won their game
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 03:26 pm IST

Four workers die after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning septic tank in Surat

The incident occurred at the septic tank, which collects waste from the jewellery cleaning process.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 01:34 pm IST

7 killed as mound of soil collapses at Gurugram construction site, four injured

7 killed as mound of soil collapses at Gurugram construction site, four injured
Published on Mar 10, 2026 01:05 pm IST

Two sanitation workers die cleaning sewer in Indore; CM orders 30 lakh aid

Two sanitation workers die cleaning sewer in Indore; CM orders 30 lakh aid
Published on Mar 03, 2026 12:54 am IST

Five killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad, officials find basement violations

Five killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad, officials find basement violations
Published on Jan 25, 2026 04:17 pm IST

Asphyxia, cardiac arrest: What postmortem report reveals about techie's death

Despite his desperate attempts to survive, Yuvraj Mehta died of drowning.
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 07:13 pm IST

UP: Three guards die of asphyxiation due to coal brazier at Budaun factory; family alleges foul play

UP: Three guards die of asphyxiation due to coal brazier at Budaun factory; family alleges foul play
Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:10 pm IST

Winter brings to life a ‘silent killer’: Heater-linked deaths across North India

From Jammu and Kashmir to Bihar, and large areas in between, Indian plains are witnessing a biting winter.
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Driver, nephew suffocate to death in truck cabin in Ludhiana

A driver and his nephew were found dead inside the cabin of a parked canter truck at a factory in Bhattian village, Machhiwara, in Ludhiana district on Friday morning. (Representational photo)
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 05:18 am IST

4 workers found dead in Kanpur oil seeds company room; police suspect asphyxiation

Commissioner of police Raghubir Lal said an inquiry had been ordered into the deaths. (For representation)
Published on Nov 20, 2025 08:07 pm IST

Rajasthan: Child actor, his brother die of asphyxiation in Kota apartment blaze

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Published on Sept 28, 2025 05:05 pm IST

Two men found dead in parked car in Noida, asphyxiation suspected

The car belonging to one of the victims in which both were found dead. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 05, 2025 06:53 am IST

Kolkata hotel fire eyewitnesses recount harrowing ordeal

A mother, Madhumita Mutthu Krishnan, breaks down outside the NRS Hospital Morgue after losing her two kids in Rituraj Hotel fire incident in Kolkata, on Wednesday. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:43 pm IST

Three found dead in Jammu guest house, asphyxiation suspected

Three bodies were discovered at a guest home in the Doda area of Jammu and Kashmir under mysterious circumstances.
Published on Jan 02, 2025 10:39 am IST

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick and dies; Bird comes out alive

The chick had obstructed both the airway and food passage of the man
Published on Dec 17, 2024 12:30 pm IST

Woman dies, son injured at 'Pushpa 2' screening in Hyderabad; 'heartbroken' say producers

Woman dies, son injured at 'Pushpa 2' screening in Hyderabad; 'heartbroken' say producers
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 06:56 pm IST

68 fire incidents reported across GB Nagar on Diwali night, pet dog dies of asphyxiation

A massive fire broke out on the 17th floor of a high-rise in Supertech Eco Village 1 in Greater Noida West, around 10.30pm after a firecracker landed on an outdoor unit of an AC in the flat balcony. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:34 am IST

How a cremator helped uncover double murder near Bengaluru: Woman, lover nabbed

The motive behind the murders was the affair and the couple thought the children would be a problem in the future, an officer said. (HT File)
Published on Oct 14, 2024 09:03 am IST

Couple dies of asphyxiation in Ludhiana guesthouse fire

A couple died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at a guesthouse near the inter-state bus terminal in Ludhiana early on Thursday.   (Representational photo)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 01:56 pm IST

Stir as woman caught in protest miscarries

The relatives of the woman and other protestors demanded that if she is still alive, the police should hand her over along with the foetus; otherwise, they would refuse to accept the remains. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 15, 2024 07:22 am IST

Gujarat: Four booked after three labourers die of asphyxiation at illegal coal mine

Police have registered a case against four individuals for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 09:42 am IST

Delhi fire: Four of a family die of suspected asphyxiation

For representational purposes only. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2024 10:19 am IST

Police probe whether heater at Delhi’s Pitampura building led to fire

A senior police officer confirmed that a heater was recovered from the house on the upper ground floor. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:26 am IST

Couple fall asleep after lighting fire in room, die of asphyxiation

Victim’s co-workers were first to discover the bodies on Tuesday night. (iStock)
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:12 am IST

Kid siblings suffocate, parents left unconscious due to smoke from coal fire in Lakhimpur room

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Jan 09, 2024 05:43 pm IST

Hisar: 2 fall asleep after lighting fire in room, die of suffocation

Hisar police spokesman Vikas Kumar said the incident took place on Saturday night when two persons were asleep after lighting a fire in their room at night to protect themselves from cold and were found dead on Sunday morning. (Representational photo)
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 05:06 am IST

Four labourers die while cleaning septic tank in Surat: Police

Despite swift extraction, they were rushed to the hospital, where doctors pronounced them brought dead. (Representative file image)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:50 am IST

Gaushala road Ludhiana: Trader dies in hosiery unit fire

The victims were asleep on the building’s first floor at the time. (iStock)
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 05:16 am IST

35 years later, US authorities identify woman whose body was found in a dumpster

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Published on Oct 24, 2023 12:54 am IST

MP: 5 workers die after inhaling poisonous gas at food factory in Morena

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Updated on Aug 30, 2023 03:04 pm IST