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3 Giu 2022

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Business Standard

India: Up to 200 women fall ill after gas leak at Brandix apparel factory

"200 women of apparel firm affected after gas leak in Andhra's Atchutapuram", 3 June 2022

About 200 women workers of an apparels firm fell sick after a gas leakage at adjacent veterinary drugs company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle district.

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The gas leak occurred at Porus Laboratories affecting staff of an adjacent firm in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atchutapuram area. The affected women complained of vomiting, headache and burning sensation in eyes.

Police said that all the affected employees were shifted to hospital and they are out of danger and also confirmed that the gas is not fatal.

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After the incident, Brandix suspended the work and sent all employees home. The chief minister…enquired about the incident and directed officials to provide best treatment to the affected.