<p>At least 40 people were taken ill after inhaling toxic gas leaked from a pesticide plant at Maitapur in Simulia area of Odisha's Balasore district, the police said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The incident occurred last night when some solid chemical substances were being boiled to prepare ingredients for manufacturing pesticides.<br /><br />However, the gas generated in the process accidentally leaked from a pipe. After inhaling the gas about 40 persons complained of chest pain, nausea and vomiting.<br /><br />Three people were immediately admitted to the local PHC while others were discharged after being administered first aid, sources said.<br /><br />Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Balasore Sadar, Kailash Chandra Parida said: "The affected people who came in contact with the toxic gas last night, were immediately provided medical help and the situation now is normal."<br /><br />Fire brigade from Bhadrak were pressed into service after the incident was reported.</p>
<p>At least 40 people were taken ill after inhaling toxic gas leaked from a pesticide plant at Maitapur in Simulia area of Odisha's Balasore district, the police said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The incident occurred last night when some solid chemical substances were being boiled to prepare ingredients for manufacturing pesticides.<br /><br />However, the gas generated in the process accidentally leaked from a pipe. After inhaling the gas about 40 persons complained of chest pain, nausea and vomiting.<br /><br />Three people were immediately admitted to the local PHC while others were discharged after being administered first aid, sources said.<br /><br />Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Balasore Sadar, Kailash Chandra Parida said: "The affected people who came in contact with the toxic gas last night, were immediately provided medical help and the situation now is normal."<br /><br />Fire brigade from Bhadrak were pressed into service after the incident was reported.</p>