Maharashtra: Gas leakage at chemical factory, 28 hospitalised

At least 28 people were hospitalised on Tuesday after a gas leakage was reported from a chemical factory at MIDC area in Ambernath. They all complained of breathing trouble.

According to civic officials, the incident took place around 11 am, when sulphuric gas leaked from R K Chemical plant in Ambernath west. The official said that 34 people, including staffers of the company and people in the surrounding area, were affected and complained of having trouble breathing.

The fire brigade and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board officials rushed to the spot after being informed of the leakage.

Santosh Kadam, chief of Thane’s Regional Disaster Management Cell, said, “The situation was brought under control within an hour of reaching the spot. All the patients are admitted in central hospitals in Ulhas Nagar.”