New Delhi: In a shocking incident, at least eleven people lost their lives and several others have been hospitalised in an incident of gas leak in Giaspura area of Ludhiana.
The Officials said that five females and six males including 2 male children of 10 years and 13 years have died in the incident.
The two deceased have been identified as Naveent Kumar (39) and Neetu Devi (39) at SPS Hospital.
#UPDATE | “11 deaths confirmed till now…In all likelihood, there is some gas contamination which has happened…It is quite likely that maybe some chemical reacted with methane in manholes…All of this is being verified. NDRF is retrieving samples..,” says Ludhiana Deputy… pic.twitter.com/7LHXjhXeOV
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
According to the local officials the area has been cordoned off.
Swati, SDM Ludhiana West said that the NDRF team is present at the spot to evacuate the people and will conduct the rescue operation.
#WATCH | Punjab: Nine dead, 11 hospitalised in an incident of gas leak in Giaspura area of Ludhiana. Visuals from the spot as local administration and medical team reach the spot.
Local officials say that the area has been cordoned off. pic.twitter.com/moDPTVG8XS
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed anguish at the gas leakage.
CM Bhagwant Mann said that all possible help is being extended to the affected.
Further investigation in this matter is underway.
