The New York City Fire Department reported that the two hospitalized individuals are in stable condition.

Firefighters and first responders involved in the emergency response had to undergo decontamination, but no environmental impacts from the explosion have been reported.

This incident coincided with Fleet Week celebrations, raising ongoing safety concerns related to maritime activities in New York City.

The North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, where the explosion occurred, is situated on a reinforced concrete platform over the Hudson River, covering 28 acres.

In addition to the fatality, two other workers were injured in the blast; one was hospitalized while a third declined medical treatment.

City officials have indicated that there is currently no suspicion of criminality regarding the explosion, and operations at the facility remain unaffected.

The explosion has intensified scrutiny over safety protocols at facilities along the Hudson River.

An explosion occurred on a sewage boat docked on the Hudson River in New York City on May 25, 2025, resulting in the death of a long-time city employee.

Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the explosion, which took place in one of the holds on the tank.

The specific cause of the explosion is still under investigation, as stated by FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms.

This incident follows a series of maritime accidents in New York City, including a Mexican Navy ship collision with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025, which resulted in two deaths.

Recent deadly incidents also include a helicopter crash into the Hudson River that killed six people on April 10, 2025.