Tragic Ammonia Leak at Factory Claims Life, Injures Two

A worker died and two others were injured in an ammonia gas leak at a chemical and fertiliser factory in Muthiahpuram. The incident occurred when the worker, A Hariharan, was attending to a faulty pipeline, which suddenly released ammonia gas. The injured have been hospitalized and are undergoing treatment.

A tragic incident unfolded at a chemical and fertiliser factory in Muthiahpuram on Friday evening, where a worker lost his life due to an ammonia gas leak.

The deceased, identified as A Hariharan, aged 24, was addressing issues with a faulty pipeline when ammonia gas suddenly spurted out, leading to his instant death.

Two other workers, S Dhanraj of Thoothukudi and C Marimuthu of Tiruppur, who inhaled the gas, have been admitted to a government hospital and are currently receiving treatment, according to police reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)