Gas leakage kills 11 at Ludhiana factory in Punjab

A gas leak incident at a factory in Ludhiana in Punjab has resulted in the death of at least 11 people, while another 11 became unconscious and are being treated in hospital.

According to a senior district official, the gas leak at the factory located in the Giaspura area was reported on Sunday.

NDRF teams were rushed to the Ludhiana factory on Sua road, while a team of doctors as well as firefighters also made it to the site.

Police are present and have secured the area. Investigations are ongoing.

#WATCH | Punjab: NDRF personnel reach the spot in Giaspura area of Ludhiana where a gas leak claimed 9 lives; 11 others are hospitalised.

Local officials say that the area has been cordoned off. pic.twitter.com/BuxUEb8SCq

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023