3 workers swoon after inhaling chlorine gas in factory

Erode: Three workers of a private textile bleaching factory near here swooned after inhaling leaking chlorine gas Saturday, police said.

The three were shifted to a hospital and they were stated to be out of danger, the police said.

The Fire and Rescue Services were alerted and the firemen sprayed water inside the factory and also at the chlorine gas jars, they said.

Based on a complaint from the factory owner, investigations have begun, they added.