LG polymers gas leakage: Several were killed after gas leaked from chemical plant in Visakhapatnam
Eleven people including a child were killed after toxic gas leaked from a chemical plant of a multinational firm in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, officials said. The gas leak is "under control", the factory operator's South Korean parent company said.
"The gas leak situation is now under control and we are exploring all ways to provide speedy treatment for those who suffer from inhaling the leaked gas," said LG Chem, which owns the Visakhapatnam plant operator LG Polymers India.
"We are investigating the extent of damage and exact cause of the leak and deaths," it added in a statement.
Nearly 800 people have been admitted to hospital. Ambulances, fire engines and policemen have reached the chemical plant, officials said.
Residents near the chemical gas plant of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in the district's village RR Venkatapuram reported of burning sensation in their eyes and difficulty in breathing, officials said. They were immediately taken to hospital, they said.
Here are the Highlights on LG polymers gas leakage in Visakhapatnam:
Company Would Be Asked To Explain: Minister
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister M Goutham Reddy on Thursday said the state government is airlifting 500 tons of inhibitors, as a foolproof safety measure, to neutralize the chemical substances in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident and that the company would be asked to explain what went wrong.
The leak was contained within an hour, he said.
Maintaining that the administration was taking all precautionary steps,the minister said the factory was not being operated, but personnel were trying to get it to readiness.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expresses grief over Vizag gas leak tragedy
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday expressed grief over the Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy early on the day that killed at least 11 persons and affected over 1,000 people, leaving them gasping for breath.
"Shocked to know about the terrible Vizag gas leak tragedy. My condolences to the bereaved families, who lost their loved ones. May God give them strength to bear this loss. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured," Ashok Gehlot said.
Deputy Chief Minister Pilot called the incident "sad and unfortunate".
Gujarat To Send Chemical Used As Neutraliser To Vizag
A specialised chemical called PTBC, made only in Vapi town of Gujarat, will be sent to Visakhapatnam on an urgent basis to help in neutralising the effects of gas leak at a polymer plant there, a Gujarat government official said on Thursday.
A major leak from a chemical plant of LG Polymers near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours of Thursday impacted villages within a five-km radius, leaving eight people dead and scores of citizens complaining of breathlessness, nausea and other problems.
Reports of second gas leak at LG Polymers false: Andhra Police
Andhra Pradesh Police said on Thursday that the reports of gas leakage for a second time at LG Polymers are false.
"Reports of a second leak at LG Polymers premises are false. Maintenance team was repairing the system and some vapour was let out. There is no second leak," the police said in a tweet.
In another tweet, the police tweeted two pictures shared by the State's Industry Department.
Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visits hospital to meet Vizag gas leak victimsAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday met people hospitalised at King George hospital due to gas leakage mishap in Visakhapatnam.
Styrene gas had leaked in the gas plant of LG Polymers in RR Venkatapuram village in Vizag district early this morning.
The death toll in the gas leak tragedy has risen to 10, said SN Pradhan, Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Deepest condolences to bereaved families: Mohammad Kaif on Vizag gas leak tragedy
Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Thursday expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased in the gas leakage incident in Visakhapatnam.
The batsman also said that he spent two Ranji Trophy seasons in Vishakapatnam and the city is very close to him
"I've spent 2 Ranji Trophy seasons in "#Visakhapatnam, it's a city that's very close to me. The visuals that I see today are very disturbing! My thoughts & prayers are with everyone affected and my deepest condolences with the bereaved families. May this subside soon#VizagGasLeak," Kaif tweeted.
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DG NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), Member of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and Director AIIMS brief the media in Delhi on Visakhapatnam chemical plant gas leak.
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South Korean battery maker LG Chemical Ltd, the owner of the facility, located around 14 kilometers away from Visakhapatnam city, said, "We are looking into the exact damages, cause of the death and details of the incident."
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said he was shocked to know about the Vishakhapatnam gas leak tragedy.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Vishakhapatnam because of the the gas leak.
PM Modi said he has spoken to spoken to Andhra Pradesh Chief Miniter YS Jaganmohan Reddy regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam. He assured all help and support.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy directs district officials to take every possible step to save lives and bring the situation under control.
"Pray For Everyone's Safety": PM On Gas Leak In Visakhapatnam PlantPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is praying for the safety of all those affected this morning by a toxic gas leak from a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh's Vishakhapatnam. The Prime Minister has also called for a meeting of the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) at 11 am to review rescue operations in the southern state.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tweeted his condolences.
Update| Number of deaths of Visakhapatnam chemical gas plant leak rises to 8
Home Minister Amit Shah tweets on the Andhra chemical factory gas leak. He said he has spoken to the NDMA officials and concerned authorities and is continuously and closely monitoring the situation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the NDRF is working together with the state government in performing the first responder's duty.
PM Modi said he has spoken to officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam and it is being monitored closely.
Core and vulnerable areas map of PVC gas leakage released by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. They are advising the citizens to use wet masks or wet cloth to cover your nose and mouth.
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In visuals, at least a hundred people are seen on a chaotic road trying to help the injured and putting them into waiting ambulances. An industrial siren is heard in the background. People in masks are seen carrying others who show signs of difficulty in breathing. They are made to sit on the road divider till the ambulances arrived.
"There is gas leakage identified at LG Polymers in Gopalpatnam. Requesting Citizens around these locations not to come out of houses for the sake of safety precautions," the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation tweeted.
- Five people including a child reportedly died after toxic gas leaked from a chemical plant of a multinational firm in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.
- Nearly 200 people have been admitted to hospital.
- Ambulances, fire engines and policemen have reached the chemical plant, officials said.
- Residents near the chemical gas plant of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in the district's village RR Venkatapuram reported of burning sensation in their eyes and difficulty in breathing, officials said.
- They were immediately taken to hospital, they said.