Ammonia Leak Sparks Panic at Cold Storage Facility

An ammonia leak at a cold storage facility near Datawali village led to panic, with one worker fainting. Fire officials quickly controlled the leak using water sprays and exhaust fans, sealing the faulty pipeline and valves to prevent further danger.

A leak of ammonia gas at a cold storage facility near Datawali village on Etawah-Basrehar road sparked fear on Monday morning. A worker collapsed due to exposure, but received prompt first aid and was successfully revived, according to officials.

Chief Fire Officer Subhash Kumar reported that the leak was reported at around 9.30 am, leading to the immediate dispatch of two fire service units. Firefighters managed to neutralize the ammonia with water sprays and sealed the leak by shutting off valves on the compromised pipeline.

Sanat Kumar Patel, in charge of the fire station, added that exhaust fans were deployed to expel the trapped ammonia gas. The faulty pipeline and valves were replaced, averting a potentially serious incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)