Over 10 sick as chlorine gas leaks

More than 10 people fell sick today after inhaling chlorine gas that leaked from a tank in Orissa's Berhampur town, an official said.

Updated on: Jun 21, 2010, 12:22:35 IST

IANS | By HT Correspondent, Bhubaneswar

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More than 10 people fell sick on Monday after inhaling chlorine gas that leaked from a tank in Orissa's Berhampur town, an official said.

The people were admitted to a hospital after they complained of chest pain and breathing difficulties, Superintendent of Police Safeen Ahmed told IANS. Berhampur town lies about 180 km from Bhubaneswar.

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