Uttarakhand: 24 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak from cylinder burst in Dehradun

More than 24 people were hospitalised on Friday, August 18, after chlorine gas leaked at 'Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan' in Dehradun The victims were taken to Doon Hospital in Dehradun, but had to be shifted to other hospitals in the region because of a lack of oxygen supply at the institute The Chief Minister took to Twitter and said the injured people have been admitted to the hospital

More than 24 people were hospitalised on Friday, August 18, after chlorine gas leaked at 'Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan' in Dehradun.

Four rescue workers, a fireman and his son, as well as four civilians, including three children, fell unconscious after a gas cylinder burst, Jagran reported.

The victims were taken to Doon Hospital in Dehradun, but had to be shifted to other hospitals in the region because of a lack of oxygen supply at the institute.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh took to Twitter and said the injured people have been admitted to the hospital. He said that he was keeping an eye on the developments and a team of doctors led by the Health Advisor has also been deployed at the site.

The Jal Sansthan operates an efficient system of water supply and ensures water supply in times of emergencies. It also plan, promote and executes sewage services.