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Ludhiana gas leak Updates: 11 killed, NDRF team engaged in relief work
Ludhiana gas leak Updates: The entire area has been cordoned off and NDRF teams from Bhatinda have been dispatched for rescue operations.
Eleven people including two children are feared dead and many others are feared trapped inside a factory on Sua Road near Sherpur Chowk in Punjab's Ludhiana after a gas leak on Sunday after it was first noticed first around 7:15am. According to initial reports, the gas leaked from a block with different establishments including - a cold drink store, a grocery store and a medical clinic.
...Read MoreA local resident woke up in the morning with foul smell and a head ache
Umesh Kumar, a local, said that woke up in the morning with foul smell and a head ache. They locked all the doors and windows to prevent themselves from the gas. Later, they decided to move to house of their relatives.
8 people brought dead to civil hospital
8 persons brought dead to civil hospital. 2 males , 4 females and 2 children (all brought dead). 2 males brought are in serious condition.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expresses grief over the incident
A couple with 3 children killed in the clinic
The sources said that a couple with three children found dead in the clinic. Four others died in other establishments.
The gas leaked from a block with different establishments
The incident occurred at around 7:15 am. According to the information, the gas leaked from a block with different establishments including - a cold drink store, a grocery store and a medical clinic.
The reason behind the gas leak is yet to be ascertained
The reason behind the gas leak is yet to be ascertained.
NDRF teams reached at the spot
NDRF teams at spot
The entire area has been cordoned off and NDRF teams from Bhatinda have reached at the spot near Giaspura for rescue operations.
The gas leak was first noticed around 7:15 am
The gas leak was first noticed around 7:15 am
Gas leak in Ludhiana factory; 9 killed, many feared trapped
At least nine persons were killed and many others are feared trapped inside a factory on Sua Road near Sherpur Chowk in Punjab's Ludhiana after a gas leak on Sunday. Read more
