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Toxic gas leak at LG Polymers near Visakhapatnam kills at least 8; hundreds fall ill

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: May 07, 2020 2:48 PM

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A sudden chemical gas leak in the LG Polymer Industry in Venkatapuram village led to a major accident.
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The accident happened on Thursday (May 7) at 3.30 am, in which 8 people have died so far. Including a child. More than 800 people have been hospitalized.
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People in the vicinity are having eye irritation and difficulty in breathing.
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More than 800 people from the area have been admitted to the hospital after the accident.
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According to officials, the gas leak has affected villages within a five-kilometer radius of the plant.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy about the situation in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He assured all possible help and cooperation.
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The gas leak caused chaos in the entire area for a long time.
Tags: Vizag Gas Leak
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