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7 dead, over 40 hospitalised after ammonia leak at Tamil Nadu seafood factory
Published 21 June 2026 ยท health
Tragedy struck a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday when an ammonia gas leak claimed seven lives and hospitalised over 40
Tragedy struck a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday when an ammonia gas leak claimed seven lives and hospitalised over 40 individuals.
Workers and others at the Manjankaranai facility reportedly collapsed after inhaling the toxic fumes. Emergency services swiftly responded, securing the area and working to control
the leak. Those affected were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 2:18 PM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 7:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Tragedy struck a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday when an ammonia gas leak claimed seven lives and hospitalised over 40 individuals.
Workers and others at the Manjankaranai facility reportedly collapsed after inhaling the toxic fumes.
Emergency services swiftly responded, securing the area and working to control the leak.
Those affected were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.