Three Dead, Several Fall Sick after Gas Leakage from LG Polymers Chemical Plant in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: At least three persons have been dead and several people fell ill due to chemical gas leakage LG Polymers chemical plant at RR Venkatapuram village in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam.

People were admitted to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing difficulties.

Sources said that police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot to control the situation.
The incident led to panic among locals in the 3km-radius area.

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.

— Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (@GVMC_OFFICIAL) May 7, 2020