A chemical gas leakage was reported at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Six people including a child died in the incident which has now been brought under control.
Approx 250 have been hospitalized after the incident occurred at LG Polymers chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh's RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam. PM Modi said he spoke to officials of MHA and the NDMA regarding the situation, which is being monitored closely.
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the district officials to take every possible step to save lives and bring the situation under control.
RK Meena, CP Visakhapatnam City said, "The leak was "neutralized" later, it's maximum impact was witnessed in a 1.5 km radius of the ground zero and odour was felt till 2-2.5 km.'
PM Narendra Modi said he spoke to officials of MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) and the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) regarding the situation, which is being monitored closely. "I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam," he said in a statement on Twitter.
Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, G Krishan Reddy instructed NDRF teams to provide all necessary relief measures.
"Continuously monitoring situation. Hundreds of people affected in an unprecedented and unfortunate event. Spoke to Home Secretary, GoI and requested him to provide required aid," Reddy said.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the district officials to take every possible step to save lives and bring the situation under control, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.
"Reddy will leave for Vizag and visit the King George Hospital where the affected are being treated. He is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed the district machinery to take immediate steps and provide all help," it added.