Gas leak kills three workers of chemical company

Three industrial workers were killed in a gas leakage at a chemical firm in Palghar district. The mishap occurred at around 4 pm when the workers were engaged in the task of filling gas in the cylinders and the gas leaked.

Mumbai: Three workers of a chemical company in Palghar district died Sunday following a toxic gas leak.

The incident took place around 4 pm at the facility located in Palghar-Tarapur MIDC, when the work of filling the gas was on, an official said.

The fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and the rescue operation is on.

Further details are awaited.