New Delhi, May 25 -- An explosion occurred on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York City, resulting in the death of a city employee.

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According to the Associated Press, the blast happened around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city-owned vessel, named Hunts Point, was the site of the incident.

One worker was injured and transported to the hospital, while a third declined medical attention, according to Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms of the city's Fire Department.

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