Vizag Gas Leak: 8 Dead, 5000 Fall Sick

A major gas leak at the LG Polymers chemical plant in Visakhapatnam has left eight people dead. Hundreds of villagers were rushed to nearby hospitals in Visakhapatnam with complaints of headache, vomiting and breathing problems.

The incident gas leak took place at LG Polymers chemical plant around 2.30 am on Thursday. So far at least 8 people have died at a government hospital while over 5000 people fall sick.

Horrific videos and photos surfacing from the nearby villages show scores of people lying unconscious on the roads. Many were seen trying to reach ambulances with the unconscious children in their arms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Vizag, which is being monitored closely. "Spoke to officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam," tweeted Modi.