Two workers overcome by fumes while cleaning ship

Tampa Fire-Rescue photo

Tampa Firefighters work to free a man trapped in the hold of a ship in dry dock at Riverhawk Marine.

By TBO.COM | Tbo.com
Published: November 08, 2009

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TAMPA --

Two marine yard workers were treated after they were overcome by fumes today while cleaning the inside of a ship.

Tampa Fire Rescue was on the scene just before 5 p.m. at Riverhawk Marine, 5251 West Tyson Ave., off Gandy Boulevard in the Port Tampa area.

One worker managed get out on his own. He was treated on the scene by paramedics and transported to a local hospital in good condition.

The other worker had to rescued from inside the ship and was taken to a hospital. His condition was not immediately available.

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