Lagatar24 Desk
Ludhiana, April 30: A gas leak happened at a factory in Ludhiana, Punjab, on Sunday. A top district official confirmed that at least nine persons died and 11 others were rendered unconscious.
A team of doctors, fire brigade, and NDRF personnel have all reached the factory.
“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. 9 people died in this incident and 11 are sick,” says Swati, SDM Ludhiana West.
“The incident of a gas leak in the factory in the Giaspura area of Ludhiana is very sad. Police, government and NDRF teams are present at the spot. All possible help is being extended to the affected. Rest details soon,” Punjab CM Mann tweeted.
“Exact reason will only come when we will go to the incident spot. We are waiting for the NDRF, they are specialised in this,” another officer said.
He stated the injured were taken urgently to a hospital.
Police have sealed the area and are on the scene.
More information is awaited.
Additional investigation is currently being done.
