The death toll in the ammonia gas leak incident at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district has risen to seven. Officials said that all the deceased were female workers from Odisha. A total of 77 workers were affected by the gas, many of whom are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. Two died on Sunday and five more lost their lives on Monday. The Odisha government has announced financial assistance to the families of the victims. Steps have been taken to transport the bodies to their native places. Initial information revealed that the gas leak occurred during normal operations in the industry. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Ammonia gas leak in Tamil Nadu.. death toll rises to 7
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tmanasa
- June 23, 2026
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The death toll in the ammonia gas leak incident at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district has risen to seven. Officials said that all the deceased were female workers from Odisha. A total of 77 workers were affected by the gas, many of whom are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. Two died on Sunday and five more lost their lives on Monday. The Odisha government has announced financial assistance to the families of the victims. Steps have been taken to transport the bodies to their native places. Initial information revealed that the gas leak occurred during normal operations in the industry. Authorities are investigating the incident.
