Two die of asphyxiation while cleaning septic tank

Two contract workers of Neyveli Lignite Corporation today died of asphyxiation while cleaning a septic tank at a house, police said.

Thangaraj and Chinnadurai went into the septic tank to clean it. As they did not return, the co-workers informed the police and fire personnel, who found they were asphyxiated.

The bodies have been fished out, police said.