Wed Feb 05 08:46:54 IST 2025: ## Chemical Gas Leak Sickens 12 at Andhra Pradesh Pharmaceutical Plant
**Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh – February 5, 2025** – Twelve employees of a pharmaceutical company in Nakkapalli, Andhra Pradesh, fell ill Tuesday evening after inhaling a pungent chemical gas. Three employees required emergency medical care at a corporate hospital, while the remaining nine are reported to be in stable condition.
The incident prompted a response from the fire department and factory officials, who arrived on the scene to mitigate the situation. Most of the affected workers are from the neighboring districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli. The specific chemical involved and the extent of the environmental impact remain undisclosed.
First Piper 