Toll of hospitalised workers rises to 28 after toxic gas leak at a factory in Bharuch

A hazardous incident unfolded in Gujarat’s Bharuch district as a toxic gas leak occurred within the factory premises on Aug 23, resulting in the hospitalisation of at least 18 workers.

Updated at Aug 24, 12.35 p.m.

10 more workers hospitalised in toxic gas leakage in Bharuch

With ten more people being rushed to hospital, the number of workers hospitalised after the gas leakage incident at a chemical factory near Jambusar in Gujarat's Bharuch district on Aug 23, rose to 28 today, police said.

The affected complained of severe respiratory distress after inhaling bromine gas, which leaked due to a fire outbreak in a storage tank at the PI Industries facility situated in Sarod village of the district.

The incident raised concerns about industrial safety and the well-being of labourers. 

Quick action and evacuation procedures were able to ensure the safety on-site during the incident. 

According to police, the factory was bustling with approximately 2,000 workers when the gas leak incident transpired. The leak, which emanated from a tank within a chemical factory situated at Vedach village, exposed the workers to harmful bromine gas. 

The leak led to health issues among those in proximity to the tank. 

2,000 workers escaped narrowly

Sub-inspector Vaishali Ahir of Vedach police station said: “As many as 18 workers were hospitalised after inhaling bromine gas that leaked from a tank of a chemical factory located at Vedach village.” 

Prompt evacuation procedures were put into action immediately upon discovering the gas leak. All 2,000 workers present within the factory premises were swiftly evacuated to safety. 

“The workers who were near the tank complained of health problems and were rushed to the hospital. The leakage has been controlled,” Ahir added. 

The matter is still under investigation. 

(Source: IANS)

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