Gas Leak Scare at Pharma City Hospitalizes Two

A suspected hydrogen sulphide gas leak at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City led to injuries for four individuals, with two being critical. The victims have been hospitalized for treatment. Anakapalli District Collector confirmed the incident at Rakshitha Drugs Private Limited. More details are awaited.

In a frightening incident on Monday morning, two individuals were hospitalized after a suspected gas leak at a private company situated in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, Parawada Mandal, Anakapalli. The release of poisonous gas reportedly led to injuries for four people, with two in critical condition, as confirmed by local authorities.

District Collector Vijay Krishnan disclosed that the incident involved hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas leakage at Rakshitha Drugs Private Limited. Immediate medical attention was provided, and the affected individuals were rushed to a private healthcare facility for treatment.

This serious incident has raised concerns about industrial safety, as complete details are still awaited. Officials are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the leak to prevent future occurrences.

(With inputs from agencies.)