Ludhiana Factory Gas Leak: 9 killed, several hospitalised
In a tragic incident, at least nine people have died and 11 have been hospitalised due to a gas leak at a factory in Ludhiana’s Giaspura area on April 30.
The police, local administration, and medical teams reached the spot immediately after receiving the information and cordoned off the area.
As per reports, the gas leak was noticed around 7:00 am.
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#WATCH | Punjab: Nine dead, 11 hospitalised in an incident of gas leak in Giaspura area of Ludhiana. Visuals from the spot as local administration and medical team reach the spot.
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
Local officials say that the area has been cordoned off. pic.twitter.com/moDPTVG8XS
#UPDATE | Ludhiana gas leak | "Definitely, it is a gas leak case. The NDRF team is present at the spot to evacuate the people and will conduct the rescue operation. 9 people died in this incident and 11 are sick," says Swati, SDM Ludhiana West. pic.twitter.com/wSCkZw5Sz1
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
“A rescue team has been called to the spot. A team of doctors and ambulances have also been called,” news agency ANI quoted a superintendent of police as saying.
Initial reports suggest that the gas leak was from the cooling system of the Goyal Milk Plant, a factory that produces dairy products, as reported by Hindustan Times.
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Bathinda have been dispatched for rescue operations. Further details are awaited.
Further details are awaited.
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First published: 30 April 2023, 10:47 IST