2 workers killed in gas leak at chemical plant in Telangana | Hyderabad News

HYDERABAD: Two workers died after a gas leak in the Glaba block of a chemical plant belonging to Saraka Industries in the Gaddapotharam industrial area of Jinnaram mandal in Sangareddy district in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred around 3am while the workers were on the night shift.The deceased were identified as Sudarshan Rao (27) and Balaji (44), both natives of Andhra Pradesh. They reportedly died after inhaling the leaked gas while on duty.Police rushed to the plant after receiving information about the incident and inspected the scene. They are investigating the circumstances that led to the gas leak and the workers’ deaths.The investigation will also examine the cause of the leak and whether adequate safety measures were in place at the plant. The exact sequence of events leading to the accident is yet to be established.The incident has raised questions about worker safety at the industrial unit. Further details about the type of gas that leaked and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.