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Body of 2nd worker recovered from Texas sewer line

2 workers died when overcome by fumes in sewer line as 3rd worker called for help; they were not wearing protective breathing equipment

The Associated Press

FAIRVIEW, Texas — Officials say they have found the body of a second worker who died after apparently being overcome by fumes while working in sewer line north of Dallas.

Fairview Police Chief Granver Tolliver says crews were recovering the body Friday from the water treatment system where the man went missing Thursday morning.

Emergency officials say the two men apparently were not wearing protective breathing equipment while working on the sewer line. A third worker called for help after one worker was apparently overcome by fumes and another went in to try to save him.