West Bengal: Ammonia Gas leak at Kakdwip ice factory, no casualties reported

Ammonia gas leaked from an ice mill in Kakdwip, West Bengal late at night on November 25. Two local residents fell sick after they came in contact with the gas. On being informed, fire tenders and ambulances were rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported in the incident so far. More details awaited.

“Ammonia gas leaked from an ice mill at around 7:30 pm. The fire tenders have reached the spot. After 3 hours of effort, the fire brigade managed to bring the gas leak under control,” informed, Fire Officer, Gautam Biswas.