Seven women died and dozens were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit near Periyapalayam, Tamil Nadu. 67 workers were admitted to hospitals, with nine critically ill patients transferred to Chennai for specialized care.
An ammonia gas leak at a private seafood export unit in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday resulted in the deaths of seven guest workers and hospitalisation of over 40 others. The leak originated from the processing unit and spread to the workers' accommodation, causing breathing difficulties and other severe symptoms. Rescue operations were conducted, and a specialized NDRF team was deployed.
An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and hospitalisation of over 40 others. Workers fainted after inhaling the gas, with emergency services securing the area.
