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The Japan News Police are investigating the area around the manhole where the three workers were found unconscious on Friday in Oga, Akita Prefecture.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
11:48 JST, March 7, 2025 (updated at 14:35 JST, March 7)
Three male construction workers died after being found unconscious inside a manhole at a sewer construction site in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on Friday, police said.
All three were taken to hospitals and were confirmed dead.
Police received a report from someone involved in the construction work at around 9:35 a.m. on Friday.
