Chandigarh, November 1
A gas leak was reported in an oxygen manufacturing factory in Giaspura area of Ludhiana early Tuesday morning.
A worker trying to block the leakage in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Many people who worked in the factory and in the adjacent factory fainted after the mishap.
Panic gripped the area on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Five people have been admitted to civil hospital for treatment. As per reports, the leak occurred when gas was being transferred from the tanker truck to the tanker of the factory.
Victims take treatment at a hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Terrified victims outside the hospital were heard crying. Also, children were seen with bandages covering their eyes.
NDRF team reaches factory in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
More details are awaited.