3 Workers Killed, 2 Injured After Gas Leak At Chemical Plant In Karnataka's Yadgir
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News india 3 Workers Killed, 2 Injured After Gas Leak At Chemical Plant In Karnataka's Yadgir 3 Workers Killed, 2 Injured After Gas Leak At Chemical Plant In Karnataka's Yadgir Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: August 06, 2026, 08:46 IST A gas leak at a chemical plant in Karnataka's Yadgir killed three workers, with two sustaining injuries. According to police, a probe has been ordered to identify those responsible Gas leak at a Karnataka chemical plant leaves 3 workers dead, 2 injured | Image credit: CNN-News18 Three workers were killed and two sustained injuries on Thursday morning in a suspected sulphur dioxide gas leak at CIL Laboratories Limited in the Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area of Yadgir district in Karnataka.
Officials told CNN-News18 that the victims reportedly inhaled the toxic gas before dying on the spot. At present, the injured are receiving treatment at the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Following the incident, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tukaram Pandwe and Superintendent of Police Prithvik Shankar visited the factory to inspect the site. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the firm’s manager and other senior management officials. Situation Under Control Officials told CNN-News18 that they deployed a multi-gas indicator at the site to assess the situation, adding the sulphur dioxide reaction is currently under control.
The reactor where the incident occurred has been completely shut down. Teams from the Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also visited the site to collect evidence to further the investigation. A probe has also been ordered into the alleged violation of safety norms. According to SP Prithvik Shankar, a comprehensive probe is underway and and strict action will be taken against those found responsible. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Yadgir, India, India First Published: August 06, 2026, 08:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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