Vizag Gas Leak: Andhra Governor orders 'war footing' rescue; advises mobilising Red Cross

Andhra Presh Goverr Biswabhusan Harichandan on Thursday issued orders over  gas leak at a private chemical plant in Vizag, Vishakhapatnam. Expressing shock, he ordered officials to take up rescue operations on war foot. Furr, he ordered Vishakhapatnam Red Cross unit to constitute medical camps for victims and urged m to avail Red Cross volunteers for evacuation. 

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Gas leak at Vizag plant 

At time of publishing at least eight people, including one child have been confirmed to have died, while over 200 people were hospitalised after gas leak from LG Polymers chemical plant in RR Venkatapuram vill, Visakhapatnam, in Andhra Presh.  leak from factory was suspected to have started in early hours of Thursday between 3 am and 4 am. 

Residents of Imhachalam, Gopalapatnam, Vepagunta have been evacuated as National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have reached spot. While officials are still attempting to break open homes to rescue people, dozens of persons are said to be affected by leak and are complaining of breathing difficulties and burning sensation in ir eyes. According to RK Meena, Police Commissioner, Vishakapatnam,  impact of gas leak is said to be around 1-1.5 km but smell of styrene gas was felt 2.5km away.

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Meanwhile, Andhra Presh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will leave for Vishakapatnam at 11:45 am to meet victims and monitor rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold a meeting of NDMA (National Disaster Manment Authority)  at 11 AM. casualty toll is feared to rise.

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(With ANI Inputs)