7 feared dead after ammonia leak at seafood factory in Tamil Nadu

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Chennai: In a tragic incident, seven workers died and several hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at St Peter’s Paul Seafoods Exports Private Limited at Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district on Sunday.

According to police sources, around 120 migrant workers, including women from Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand, were staying on the factory premises.

The ammonia leak reportedly originated from the seafood processing unit and spread across the premises. Many complained of breathing difficulties, while a few suffered bleeding from the mouth and nose.

Following information received from the Tiruvallur District Collector’s office, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 4th Battalion’s headquarters in Arakkonam was immediately alerted about the emergency.

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Based on the request from the district administration and under the directions of Senior Commandant Akhilesh Kumar of the NDRF 4th Battalion, a specialised Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response team was swiftly deployed to the affected site.

The rescue team, comprising 30 NDRF personnel from Chennai, reached the location equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gas detection devices, and specialised CBRN rescue equipment to carry out emergency response operations.

The team is currently engaged in evacuating affected individuals to safe locations, isolating the hazardous zone, assessing the impact of the gas leak, and coordinating with the district administration to ensure public safety and prevent further risks.

Rescue and mitigation efforts are continuing at the site.

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