Five workers found dead in fermented fish pond

Five workers were found dead inside a fish fermentation pond at a factory in Phetchabun province, Thailand.

 Medical examiners concluded that the victims died from asphyxiation due to the high concentration of toxic gases in the fermentation pond.

The police are awaiting the results of a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The factory owner had reportedly instructed the workers to clean the fermentation ponds in preparation for a new batch of fermented fish. When the owner couldn’t reach the workers, they contacted the police who subsequently discovered the bodies.

The Pollution Control Department is set to conduct air quality tests at the scene to determine if the concentration of toxic gases exceeded legal limits.