NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The New Port Richey Police Department said it is investigating an “incident” involving two of the city’s public works employees.
The city confirmed to 8 On Your Side that one person was killed and another was injured while performing routine maintenance. The employee who was injured was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was later released.
A spokesperson for the police department said it happened at a lift station near the intersection of Bandura Avenue and Ashmore Drive. Lift stations are part of the wastewater and sewage management systems operated by the city…