The gas leakage was brought under control around 11.24pm on Thursday.
KALYAN: A gas leakage from a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Badlapur triggered panic among locals on Thursday night. The incident took place at 10.22pm at Nobel Intermediates Pvt Ltd company in Shirgaon MIDC. No injuries were reported in the mishap but locals complained of breathing and irritation in the eyes. Fire brigade official said gas leakage caused due to overheating following a chemical reaction between sulfuric acid and benzyl acid in the company. The fire brigade rushed to the spot and the leakage was stopped around 11.24pm.