Updated On: 26 November, 2025 03:25 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
According to Vivekanand Kadam, head of Palghar’s disaster management cell, the gas leaked from an expired chlorine cylinder. A fire brigade team rushed to the scene as soon as they were informed and began emergency work

The incident took place at around 3.30 pm near a crematorium in the Sun City area of Diwanman, officials said. Representational Pic/File
One person died and 10 others were shifted to a hospital after a chlorine gas leak on Tuesday in Vasai area of Palghar district in Maharashtra, officials said.
The incident took place at around 3.30 pm near a crematorium in the Sun City area of Diwanman, officials said.