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A chemical gas leaked from an industrial plant in southern India early Thursday, leaving people struggling to breathe and collapsing in the streets as they tried to flee. At least nine people were killed and nearly 1,000 suffered breathing difficulties and other reactions.
Administrator Vinay Chand said several people fainted on the road and were rushed to a hospital in Vishakhapatnam, a city in Andhra Pradesh state. The dead included an 8-year-old girl.
More than 120 people from villages have been taken to hospitals following a suspected leak of styrene gas at the plant, the official told Reuters.
CORE & VULNERABLE AREAS MAP OF PVC GAS LEAKAGE. REQUESTING CITIZENS TO USE WET MASKS OR WET CLOTH TO COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH. pic.twitter.com/7u9U5zDBLN
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (@GVMC_OFFICIAL) May 7, 2020
PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam. He assured all help and support: Prime Minister's Office. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/aOelkNxi9N
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
Spoke to officials of MHA(Ministry of Home Affairs) and NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) regarding situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/kQkjCDA8veWe are continuously and closely monitoring the situation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
The incident in Visakhapatnam is disturbing. Have spoken to the NDMA officials and concerned authorities. We are continuously and closely monitoring the situation. I pray for the well-being of the people of Visakhapatnam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File pic) #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/aXNgRhUhY8Officials visited King George Hospital where people affected are being treated
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam District Collector Vinay Chand visited King George Hospital where people affected by #VizagGasLeak are being treated. pic.twitter.com/tEZLriS82b
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will leave for Vizag & visit King George Hospital where the affected are being treated. Chief Minister is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed the district machinery to take immediate steps and provide all help: CMO #VizagGasLeak https://t.co/1RsJRGTT7eEyewitness said that many people were lying unconscious on the ground.
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
Primary report is PVC gas (or Styrene) leaked from LG Polymers, Vepagunta near Gopalapatnam in Visakhapatnam at around 2:30 AM today
Because of the leakage of the said compound gas hundreds of people have inhaled it and either fell unconscious or having breathing issues. pic.twitter.com/WeCdrbddV1
- Srijana Gummalla (@GummallaSrijana) May 7, 2020
Andhra Pradesh: Chemical gas leakage reported at LG Polymers industry in
RR Venkatapuram village, Visakhapatnam. People being taken to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes&breathing difficulties. Police, fire tenders, ambulances reach spot.Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/uCXGsHBmn2
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
Andhra Pradesh: 3 persons, including one child, dead after chemical gas leakage at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village, Visakhapatnam. pic.twitter.com/zs4oWuN2KA
- ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
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