Mumbai, July 14: At least 3 people have died of a chlorine leak at the Mumbai Port Trust on Wednesday (July 14). At least 57 workers had to be rushed to hospital following the leak from a faulty gas cylinder, and two hours on 3 had succumbed to the effects of the deadly gas emanating from it.
The cylinder is reportedly one of dozens lying in an unused container yard in the Port premises. Authorities have been trying to seal of the area with the help of Port Trust officials, who may be aware of the nature of the chemicals stored in this yard – some of which have been reportedly lying unused for years.
——-Agencies