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LIVE Vizag Gas Leak News Update At least 8 people, including a child, have died after a gas leak. More than 800 people were hospitalized.
Visakhapatnam, ANI / Prat. A major accident occurred due to a gas leak at a plastic factory in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh this morning. So far 8 people have died in the gas leaking incident. A gas leak incident occurred at a factory in RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam. LG Polymer Industry of RR Venkatapuram village had a styrene (Styrene) gas leak At least 8 people, including children, have died, and according to the Director-General of NDRF, 800 people have been admitted to the hospital.
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Many leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief over the plant factory accident in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh today. It has been informed by tweeting from the Prime Minister's Office that PM Modi is constantly monitoring the matter. He has also spoken to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and expressed his confidence to do all possible help.
Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "The Visakhapatnam incident is disturbing. I have spoken to the NDMA and other concerned officials. We are keeping an eye on the situation. I wish the people of Visakhapatnam the skills."
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also expressed grief over the incident by tweeting. He said in his tweet, "There is sad news from Visakhapatnam. It is sad to know about the people who died in this incident. My condolences to the families of the dead. I pray for the safety and efficiency of the people of Visakhapatnam."
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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has also mourned the Visakhapatnam accident. He tweeted and said, "I am very saddened by the death of people from the gas leak. My condolences to the affected families and wish the sick people speedy health."
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Rahul Gandhi has also expressed his grief over the incident by tweeting. He wrote in his tweet, "I am shocked to hear about the gas leak in Vizag (Andhra Pradesh). I request the leaders and activists of the area to do all possible help to the affected people. My condolences to the families of the victims. I wish the hospitalized people to get well soon. "
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has also expressed grief over the gas leak incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He said, "The news of the untimely death and unhealthy death of many priceless lives by the leaking of poisonous gas at the chemical plant in Visakhapatnam is extremely sad. The Bhagwan pray for the peace of the departed souls and their families for early recovery of courage and injuries."
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Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Visakhapatnam gas leak accident. Kohli wrote on Twitter that my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the Visakhapatnam gas leak. Prayer for recovery of all affected in hospital.
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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has expressed grief over this accident. He wrote on Twitter that his thoughts and prayers are with the affected families. I am deeply saddened by the incident in Visakhapatnam.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy left for Visakhapatnam. He will go to King George Hospital where he will meet hospitalized people.
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Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Gautam Sawang said that Visakhapatnam gas leak is an accident. The company was strictly following all protocols. It is currently under investigation. Forensic teams are also being sent to the spot.
Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Gautam Sawang has informed that 8 people have died so far in the Visakhapatnam gas leak accident. DGP informed that the gas has been controlled. About 800 were hospitalized, many were discharged. How this happened will be investigated.
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