A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) worker is dead, and two others were injured after a raw sewage boat exploded Saturday in the Hudson River.

Just after 10:30 a.m. the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received a report of an explosion aboard the city-owned vessel, Hunts Point.

Authorities investigate after the Hudson River explosion. (FNTV)

When crews arrived, they found a large explosion had occurred in one of the holds on the tank, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms said.

“The entire DEP family is grieving today,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “Our employee who lost his life had served the Department and the City with dedication for 33 years.”

“He was a valued and experienced member of the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment, and his decades of service reflect his commitment to DEP’s mission,” Aggarwala continued.

Plant operations were not affected and there did not appear to be any environmental damage, NYC Water posted on X.