Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): At least one person has died after Ammonia gas leakage at SPY Agro Industries in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Srinivasarao, the company's general manager.
SPY Agro Industries is owned by the Nandi Group.
Kurnool District Collector G. Veerapandian said the fire services personnel were trying to plug the gas leak.
He said there was no danger to people living in areas around the plant. He appealed to people not to panic and remain indoors.
The incident in the plant owned by the family of former MP S.P.Y. Reddy occurred when the gas leaked from a pipeline, which was reportedly repaired on Friday.
With IANS Input