Several People complaining severe breathing were admitted to hospital in Uluberia, Howrah district following a chemical gas leak.

According to media reports&nbsptwenty people have been taken to the hospital for a severe breathing problem.

About 100 people also complained burning sensation in their eyes and facing problem in breathing. 
&nbsp 
Chemical gas leaked from a drum on Sunday while it was being transported to a godown at the Palora area.

The liquid chemical is suspected to be Benzyl chloride. The samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing.

One person has also been arrested in charge of endangering human lives as the Police started investigating the matter.

Report say for now the leakage has been controlled by fire brigade personnel who immediately rushed to the area after receiving information.

Forensic experts will also visit the spot.

Benzyl chloride is a hazardous chemical who turns into gas after coming in contact with the air.

The liquid chemical is suspected to be Benzyl chloride. The samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing

Several People complaining severe breathing were admitted to hospital in Uluberia, Howrah district following a chemical gas leak. According to media reports&nbsptwenty people have been taken to the hospital for a severe breathing problem. About 100 people also complained burning sensation in their eyes and facing problem in breathing. Chemical gas leaked from a drum on Sunday while it was being transported to a godown at the Palora area. The liquid chemical is suspected to be Benzyl chloride. The samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing. One person has also been arrested in charge of endangering human lives as the Police started investigating the matter. Report say for now the leakage has been controlled by fire brigade personnel who immediately rushed to the area after receiving information. Forensic experts will also visit the spot. Benzyl chloride is a hazardous chemical who turns into gas after coming in contact with the air.

West Bengal: Several people admitted to hospital after leak of hazardous chemical

breathing-problem

Breathing Problem, News on Breathing Problem, stories on Breathing Problem, articles on Breathing Problem, Breathing Problem stories at Wion, Breathing Problem news, Breathing Problem latest news