Following an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tamil Nadu, five persons died and 67 others are still under medical supervision, according to the state's health minister's office.
Numerous employees at the factory reported breathing problems and other symptoms associated with exposure to poisonous gases as a result of the leak, which caused fear.
As officials began a rescue and relief effort, emergency response teams raced the impacted personnel to neighboring hospitals.
Two persons have been released after obtaining medical attention, according to health officials, while 67 people are presently needing treatment and are being constantly watched.
Authorities are looking into what caused the leak. We were waiting for more information on the incident and the workers' injuries.For the families of those who perished in the incident, the Chief Minister announced a solatium of Rs 2 lakh each. Additionally, the state government has mandated that all hazardous companies in Tamil Nadu be inspected as away.
Concerns regarding industrial safety procedures at processing facilities handling hazardous materials have been highlighted by the occurrence. Health and local government representatives are still keeping an eye on the situation.