NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The New Port Richey Police Department (NPRPD) said one employee has died after an incident at a city lift station on Monday.
NPRPD said it is investigating an incident involving two City of New Port Richey Public Works employees at a city lift station near the intersection of Bandura Avenue and Ashmore Drive.
WATCH: 1 employee died, 1 treated and released from hospital after New Port Richey lift station incident
One employee, Utilities Mechanic III Gary Greger, died from work-related injuries. City officials said he was electrocuted. The second employee, Sewer Collection Field Supervisor Emanuel Garcia, was taken to a local hospital, treated and released, officials said.
The New Port Richey Police Department reported that the circumstances currently appear accidental, though this is still an ongoing investigation.
City officials stated that the incident occurred during routine maintenance, but did not provide specific details.
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