Vizag Gas Leak: Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister MG Reddy Seeks Explanation From LG Polymers, Says Criminal Action Will Be Taken Accordingly
According to a tweet by ANI, Reddy said after styrene gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately and local administration was informed. The Minister said that the gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form but, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas.
Visakhapatnam, May 7: After tragedy struck Andhra Pradesh early on Thursday morning due to a poisonous gas leak, StateĀ Industries Minister MG Reddy said the company managing the chemical plant-LG Polymers,Ā has to be responsible for gas leak mishap. According to a tweet by ANI, Reddy said after gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately and local administration was informed.Ā The Minister said that the gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form but, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas.
A total of eight people have died so far due to the mishap in Andhra Pradesh.Ā Reddy added saying that theĀ LG Polymers, aĀ South Korean firm,Ā hasĀ explain the reason behind the mishap andĀ what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. The Minister said accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them.Ā Styrene Gas Leak in Vizag: What Is Styrene? What Is Its Effect on Human Health? Know All About This Poisonous Gas.
Take a Look at the Tweets:
Company managing this has to be responsible for #VizagGasLeak mishap. They'll have to come & explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them: Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister MG Reddy https://t.co/tQDKwckBEj
ā ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
The styrene gas leak was reportedĀ around 3.30 am in the morning on Thursday from a chemical plantĀ operated by LG Polymers in the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, an industrial port city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident came into light after locals complained ofĀ some gas in the airĀ and laterĀ complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing issues. It must be noted that the city and the surrounding area are home to around 50 lakh people.Ā Vizag Gas Leak: PM Narendra Modi Says Situation is Being Closely Monitored, Prays For 'Everyone's Safety & Well-Being in Visakhapatnam'.
According to reports, total 27 persons are involved in the relief and rescue operation being conducted by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) who are expert in dealing with industrial leakage.Ā SN Pradhan, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) DG said localsĀ reported throat and skin irritation & some toxic infection. About 1000-1500 people have been evacuated, of which more than 800 people have been taken to hospital, the official said.
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