LG polymers gas leakage: Several were killed after gas leaked from chemical plant in Visakhapatnam
Eight people including a child were killed after toxic gas leaked from a chemical plant of a multinational firm in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, officials said. Nearly 200 people have been admitted to hospital. Ambulances, fire engines and policemen have reached the chemical plant, officials said.
Residents near the chemical gas plant of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in the district's village RR Venkatapuram reported of burning sensation in their eyes and difficulty in breathing, officials said. They were immediately taken to hospital, they said.
"We can confirm at least five deaths right now. More will be confirmed later. At least 70 people in the nearby hospitals are in an unconscious state and overall 200 to 500 locals are still getting treatment (at the hospitals)," said police official Swaroop Rani in Visakhapatnam.
She said that the incident happened at a plant operated by LG Polymers and that gas leaked out of two 5,000-tonne tanks that had been unattended due to India's coronavirus lockdown in place since late March.
Here are the updates on LG polymers gas leakage in Visakhapatnam:
I'm shocked to hear about the
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 7, 2020
#VizagGasLeak . I urge our Congress workers & leaders in the area to provide all necessary support & assistance to those affected. My condolences to the families of those who have perished. I pray that those hospitalised make a speedy recovery.
The incident in Vizag is disturbing.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 7, 2020
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.
The news of gas leak from a Polymer plant in Visakhapatnam is worrying. @NDRFHQ is working together with the state government in performing the first responder's duty.
- Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) May 7, 2020
My prayers for the safety of all.
Condolences to the family of those deceased.
Spoke to officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2020
I pray for everyone's safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam.
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
3 dead, 25 hospitalised after a major gas leak at a chemical plant in Andhra's Vizag. Here's what we know so far. pic.twitter.com/F2blkVsqTP
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 7, 2020
There is gas leakage identified at LG Polymers in Gopalpatnam. Requesting Citizens around these locations not to come out of houses for the sake of safety precautions.
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (@GVMC_OFFICIAL) May 7, 2020
- Five people including a child reportedly died after toxic gas leaked from a chemical plant of a multinational firm in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.
- Nearly 200 people have been admitted to hospital.
- Ambulances, fire engines and policemen have reached the chemical plant, officials said.
- Residents near the chemical gas plant of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in the district's village RR Venkatapuram reported of burning sensation in their eyes and difficulty in breathing, officials said.
- They were immediately taken to hospital, they said.
