Chlorine gas leaks at defunct water purification plant in Pune; 24 persons hospitalised
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 01:51 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A chlorine gas leak occurred at a defunct water purification plant in Pune, resulting in the hospitalization of 24 people. The incident led to evacuations and the patching up of the leaking tank.
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