Amajor gas leak at the LG Polymers chemical plant in Visakhapatnam has left three people dead, including a child. Hundreds of villagers were rushed to nearby hospitals in Visakhapatnam with complaints of headache, vomiting and breathing problems.
The Visakhapatnam gas leak took place at LG Polymers chemical plant around 2.30 am on Thursday. So far at least 3 people have died at a government hospital while 20 others are critical.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Srijana Gummalla has said, "Primary report is PVC gas (or Styrene) leaked from LG Polymers, Vepagunta near Gopalapatnam in Visakhapatnam at around 2:30 am today."
Local authorities have said around 150-170 people have been admitted in different government hospitals. Some others are also being taken to private hospitals in Goplapuram.
Authorities have said they are preparing beds for around 1500-2000 people.
Amajor gas leak at the LG Polymers chemical plant in Visakhapatnam has left three people dead, including a child. Hundreds of villagers were rushed to nearby hospitals in Visakhapatnam with complaints of headache, vomiting and breathing problems.
The Visakhapatnam gas leak took place at LG Polymers chemical plant around 2.30 am on Thursday. So far at least 3 people have died at a government hospital while 20 others are critical.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Srijana Gummalla has said, "Primary report is PVC gas (or Styrene) leaked from LG Polymers, Vepagunta near Gopalapatnam in Visakhapatnam at around 2:30 am today."
Local authorities have said around 150-170 people have been admitted in different government hospitals. Some others are also being taken to private hospitals in Goplapuram.
Authorities have said they are preparing beds for around 1500-2000 people.
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