A gas leak in a factory in Ludhiana’s Giaspura area left nine people dead and 11 others injured. Police are at the spot and were seen wearing face masks. An NDRF team reached the area for the rescue operation.
Nine people were killed and 11 others hospitalised due to an incident of gas leakage in a factory in Punjab’s Ludhiana on Sunday.
The incident took place in Giaspura area.
The injured were rushed to a hospital, police said. It is not known what caused the gas leakage.
An NDRF team is present at the spot for the rescue operation.
#WATCH | Punjab: NDRF personnel reach the spot in Giaspura area of Ludhiana where a gas leak claimed 9 lives; 11 others are hospitalised.
Local officials say that the area has been cordoned off. pic.twitter.com/BuxUEb8SCq
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
“Definitely, it is a gas leak case. The NDRF team is present at the spot to evacuate the people and will conduct the rescue operation. Nine people died in this incident and 11 are sick,” Swati, SDM, Ludhiana West, told ANI.
#WATCH | Punjab: An incident of gas leak reported in Giaspura area of Ludhiana.
Police say, "At least 5 casualties reported. 5-6 people fell unconscious and they have been admitted to a hospital. A rescue team has been called to the spot. A team of doctors & ambulances have… pic.twitter.com/e3NTMKBu3z
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
Police are at the spot and have cordoned off the area. Fire officials are also present at the spot.
A team of doctors and ambulances have also been called, police added.
Taking to Twitter, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed the incident “sad” and said all possible help is being provided.
“The incident of gas leak in the factory in Giaspura area of Ludhiana is very sad. Police, administration and NDRF teams are present at the spot. All possible help is being provided,” Mann tweeted in Punjabi.