4 more die after ammonia leak at Tamil Nadu seafood firm; death toll rises to 6
Tragedy struck a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur as an ammonia gas leak claimed five lives by Monday morning. Seventy-four individuals were affected, with 67 still hospitalized, many requiring intensive care and ventilation. Symptoms included severe respiratory distress and eye irritation. Investigations into the leak's cause and industrial safety measures are underway, with continuous monitoring of affected workers.
