In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a toxic gas leak at a chemical factory near Jambusar in Gujarat's Bharuch district resulted in the hospitalisation of at least 28 people, as disclosed by officials. 

According to Bharuch Resident Additional Collector NR Dhandhal, the victims began experiencing breathing difficulties after inhaling bromine gas which had leaked due to a fire in a tank at PI Industries, located in Sarod village of the district. 

Gujarat Chemical Factory Gas Leak Incident

chemical factory

Sub-Inspector Vaishali Ahir of Vedach police station reported that the gas leak occurred around 1 pm when an estimated 2,000 workers were present in the factory. All personnel were safely evacuated without further incident. 

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