Vizag gas leak live updates: Toll rises to 11, police file case against LG Polymers

Company would be asked to explain, says industries minister

Andhra Pradesh industries minister M Goutham Reddy on Thursday said the state government is airlifting 500 tons of inhibitors, as a foolproof safety measure, to neutralize the chemical substances in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident and that the company would be asked to explain what went wrong. (PTI)

The death toll from the accident could go up with at least 20 people on ventilator support. Besides, 246 people with health complications are undergoing treatment at Visakhapatnam's King George Hospital, reports PTI quoting police

'Styrene gas container was old and not properly maintained'

Container that was being used to store styrene at LG Polymer was old and not properly maintained. This non-maintenance of the facility resulted in the leakage of 3 tonnes of styrene: Centre for Science and Environment fact-sheet

Vizag city police registers cases against the management of LG Polymers under Sections 337, 338 and 304 of the IPC

Arogyasri to cover gas leak victims treatment cost: CM Jagan

Chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has directed the Arogyasri trust to cover all the medical bills of the Vizag gas leak patients including those admitted to private hospitals under Arogyasri scheme.

Vizag plant produces stuff used to make disposable plastic cutlery

LG Polymers India is a subsidiary of leading South Korean chemical firm LG Chem that had entered India in 1997 through the acquisition of a local company. Its Vizag plant manufactures polystyrene (PS) that finds wide utility in the food-service industry as rigid trays and containers, disposable utensils, and foamed cups, plates and bowls. (PTI)

Situation under control: AP govt

The Andhra Pradesh government has said that the situation is under control after the gas leak incident in Visakhapatnam. A press release from Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the official machinery swung into action immediately after the incident and evacuated people from the area after rushing those who fell ill to nearby hospitals where they are being treated for respiratory and other ailments. (ANI)

Gujarat govt to send chemical used as neutraliser

A specialised chemical called PTBC, made only in Vapi town of Gujarat, will be sent to Visakhapatnam on an urgent basis to help in neutralising the effects of gas leak at a polymer plant, a Gujarat government official said on Thursday.

Toll rises to 11 in Vizag gas leak incident

Gas leak tragedy affects movement of trains

Vizag gas leak incident has affected movement of trains from Simhachalam North railway station, including at least nine Shramik Special trains ferrying stranded migrant workers to their home states: Railways

Civic body tells people to stay indoors

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation on Thursday asked people staying near the chemical plant where a gas leak took place in the wee hours to stay indoors and use a wet cloth to cover their nose and mouth.

NHRC notice to AP govt, Centre over gas leak incident

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Andhra Pradesh government and the Centre over the gas leak incident in Vizag.

Government will form a committee to look into the incident: CM

The chief minister announced a committee to probe into the mishap and also said the government would talk to the LG Polymers management seeking job for the kin of the deceased in any of its businesses.

If necessary, we will shift LG Polymers plant from Gopalapatnam area: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy