China News Service, May 7 (Xinhua) According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a gas leak occurred at a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on the morning of the 7th local time, killing 8 people Hundreds of people sent to medical treatment.
According to reports, many people admitted to the hospital reported burning eyes and difficulty breathing.
Local officials said it may still take several hours to control the situation. Fearing that the leaked gas will spread to nearby areas, officials are evacuating people from the surrounding area.