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Chlorine Gas Leak At Nagpur Water Plant Triggers Panic, Several Hospitalised

Many people went to hospitals on their own, while many others were hospitalised by the police.

Chlorine Gas Leak At Nagpur Water Plant Triggers Panic, Several Hospitalised

Nagpur residents experienced widespread panic and health concerns on Monday morning after a chlorine gas leak at a water treatment plant near the Godhni area. More than 40 individuals fell ill, with 20 to 25 residents and eight to ten plant workers requiring hospitalization, including five in the intensive care unit. The leak originated from a 900-kilogram chlorine cylinder, causing rapid gas dispersion and severe coughing and breathing difficulties among victims.

Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation Fire Department, and Orange City Water personnel, swiftly responded to the scene. After neutralizing the toxic gas by submerging the cylinder in a caustic soda solution, the rescue operation concluded at around 5:30 AM.

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