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May 07, 2020 12:21 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE updates: At least 8 deaths reported; LG Chem says factory leakage under control
Live updates of the situation unfolding in and around Vizag, Andhra Pradesh following a major gas leakage at LG Polymers' facility. The death toll due to the incident is rising and hundreds have been hospitalised.
At least eight people have died and about 120 more have been hospitalised after a major gas leak at an LG Polymers plant in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam earlier today. Emergency services have evacuated villages and cordoned off a three-kilometre radius.
PM Narendra Modi has taken stock of the situation and assured all possible assistance to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Catch the latest updates here:Moneycontrol Ready Reckoner
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Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | Union Minister Jitendra Singh: Distressed to hear about the Vizag gas leak incident in Andhra Pradesh. Praying for the safety and well being of all. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | Eight persons have died till now in the Vizag gas leak mishap: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang (ANI)
The gas leak incident in Vishakhapatnam took place as a plastic factory, that was closed during lockdown, was being prepared for resumption of operations, the NDRF chief said today.
NDRF Director General SN Pradhan said a special gas leakage team of the force is on the spot and checking on people who are feeling uneasy.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa offered his condolences to the families of those who had lost their life today in Vishakhapatnam and said that the tragedy was an extremely saddening one at this hour of crisis.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao expressed shock over thegas leak incident at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and offered condolences to the families of the deceased. Describing the incident as very unfortunate, Rao wished for speedy recovery of those who fell ill due to the gas leak, reportyed news agency PTI citing an official release.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | TS Singh Deo, Cabinet Minister, Chhattisgarh: I am deeply disturbed at the tragic news of gas leakage in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. My prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. I am sure the local administration and the state government must be taking all adequate measures for the safety of people.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. The local administration was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas. Company managing this has to be held responsible for this mishap. They will have to come and explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal actions will be taken: Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister MG Reddy. (ANI)
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a meeting of the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), in wake of the situation in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh where a gas, Styrene, leaked in the area. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also present.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | South Korea's LG Chem has said that a gas leak at its facility near Vizag, Andhra Pradesh has been brought under control.
The statement came after the incident on May 7 that, as per a police estimate, has killed at least seven people and resulted in hundreds of casualties in nearby villages.
Vizag plant gas leak LIVE update | BJP MP Mahesh Sharma: Deeply disturbed to hear about the gas leak from a chemical plant in Vishakapatnam. Praying for the well being of everyone affected. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families.