New York, NY (May 27, 2025) – One man was killed and two others were injured in a deadly boat explosion during New York City’s Fleet Week festivities on Saturday morning, May 24.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant off West 138th Street in the Hudson River. Authorities say the explosion tore through the hull of a Department of Environmental Protection vessel that was docked at the time. The boat, which transports raw sewage for treatment, was not in motion during the incident.
Three workers were affected by the blast. Two men were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment. Their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed. A third man, identified as a 59-year-old, was thrown into the water by the force of the explosion and became trapped between the vessel and the pier. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders, including NYPD and FDNY crews, rushed to the site. The cause of the explosion is under active investigation.
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