At least three people, including a child, died after a chemical gas leakage at an LG Polymers facility in a village located near Visakhapatnam in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported on Thursday, citing health officials.
Residents of RR Venkatapuram village have been taken to hospitals after many complained of burning sensation in the eyes and breathing difficulties, ANI said.
Images posted on Twitter showed emergency services including police officers, fire tenders, ambulances at the spot.
Over 1,000 people have been exposed to a gas leak from chemical plant LG Polymers in Vizag, along the coast of Bay of Bengal, India, and are reportedly sick, having respiratory issues, lying unconscious, or dead.#India #gasleak https://t.co/pZfq3VdYej via @timesofindia
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