Mumbai: 1 dead, 7 hospitalised in Thane gas leak

The victims were rushed to Fortis Hospital in Thane

One person died and seven people were hospitalised following a gas leak incident in Ulhasnagar, Thane, late last night.

The incident took place at Century Rayon Company. According to sources, maintenance and repair work on a gas pipeline was underway when the leak took place. The hazardous gas is yet to be identified.

Sources said the leakage occurred around 9 pm. "An employee of the company, Sanjay Sharma, 22, complained of uneasiness around 9.15 pm. We believe, the gas leak took place around the same time. Soon after, seven workers complained of discomfort and dizziness," the source said.

Speaking to mid-day, Anil Vyas, Century Company's public relations officer, said, "As soon as we were informed, we rushed all the employees to Fortis Hospital, but Sharma was declared dead on arrival. We are in touch with the team of doctors monitoring the treatment of the seven others. They are all out of danger. We have given a compensation to the family of the deceased."

On being asked about the lack of adequate safety measures at the Ulhasnagar site, Vyas said, "These are all rumours. It's an unfortunate incident, but there were adequate safety arrangements at the site."

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