The Malabar Hill police have started probing the death of three crew members who died after inhaling toxic gas in the engine room of Orion II barge, anchored alongside Singaporean bulk carrier MV Thor Endeavor, to unload 250 tonnes of wheat on Friday. The official added that the incident occurred around 10.40pm on Friday following which the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC), Mumbai, was informed. “We received information that there were nine persons on the barge and due to some gas leakage in the engine room, five members fell unconscious. After the crew members failed to respond, Coast Guard Ship C-154 was immediately prepared for emergency sailing and reached the Orion II at 12.20am,” said an ICG official. Also read: 3 dead, 2 in hospital after inhaling toxic gas on barge

Source: Hindustan Times February 12, 2017 18:11 UTC