A devastating ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit near Periyapalayam claimed seven lives on Sunday. The incident sent dozens of workers to hospitals with severe breathing issues. Emergency services responded swiftly, admitting 67 individuals for treatment, with several in critical condition. Nine critically ill patients were transferred to Chennai for specialized care, as authorities investigate the tragedy.

CHENNAI: Seven guest workers died and over 40 were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood export unit in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur…

An ammonia gas leak was reported on Sunday at the St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports facility in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur. | India News

A devastating ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit near Periyapalayam claimed seven lives on Sunday. The incident sent dozens of workers to hospitals with severe…

Two women died and 62 were hospitalized due to an ammonia gas leak at a fish meal factory in Tiruvallur.

Tragedy struck a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu as an ammonia gas leak claimed five lives and left 67 workers needing medical attention. Panic ensued at the facility, with…