June 25th 2023.
It was a tragic day in Vaishali district of Bihar, when an ammonia gas leak from an ammonium cylinder in Raj Fresh dairy led to the death of one labour and hospitalization of around 30-35 others. They were taken to Hajipur Sadar Hospital, and are said to be in stable condition.
As soon as the news of the incident broke out, officials from the district police authority and fire department rushed to the spot. “We got information that there was an incident of gas leakage from an ammonium cylinder in Raj Fresh Dairy. Several fire tenders have reached the spot to control the situation,” said Ashok Kumar, DSP, Fire Department.
The leakage took place in an ice cream factory from Raj Fresh Dairy, where other dairy products are also manufactured. To investigate the cause of leakage, a technical team from Patna was sent to the factory. The fire department also took all the necessary precautions to control the situation.
This incident has once again highlighted the need for safety precautions in factories that involve hazardous materials. It is the duty of the factory authorities to ensure that all safety measures are taken to avoid such incidents.
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