The damaged chlorine tank was immediately removed by the fire personnel to a deserted place at the nearby river islet on information. The damaged chlorine tank was immediately removed by the fire personnel to a deserted place at the nearby river islet on information. As many as 40 people were taken ill on Wednesday following a leakage of Chlorine gas from the pump house located in the campus of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. “An enquiry will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the gas leak,” Mohapatra said adding that chlorine gas was stored for the purpose of water purification. The damaged chlorine tank was immediately removed by the fire personnel to a deserted place at the nearby river islet on information.

Source: Indian Express November 29, 2017 16:15 UTC