Three people suffocate to death due to toxic fumes from rotten tangerines in Chongqing, China

An accident occurred in Chongqing, China, where six people entered a hole where a large amount of oranges had been disposed of and suffocated from the gas, resulting in three deaths. According to China Central Television (CCTV) and Yonhap News, December 2 last year
On the 6th, a worker suffocated and died from gas while repairing a hole dug to dispose of a large quantity of tangerines in Changsha Town, Haidian District, Chongqing City.
According to reports, hole-filling work was underway at the accident site. For work
It is said that the worker who went into the hole suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed. Five residents who climbed into the hole to rescue the worker who suddenly collapsed also lost consciousness.
They collapsed in the hole and were taken to the hospital by rescue teams dispatched after receiving the report, but
Three of them died. During the investigation process, the landowner said, ``When I rented the land, several deep holes were dug and a large amount of oranges were discarded there,'' and ``the accident occurred in the process of filling the abandoned holes.''
It is reported that an explanation has been given. Local officials believe that the deceased were suffocated by toxic gas produced by rotting oranges that had been dumped in the pit. The authorities have formed an investigation team to investigate the details of the accident.
After investigating the matter, the plan is to decide on punishment if illegal acts are revealed.