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Chlorine Gas Leak Kills One, Hospitalizes 13 in Vasai
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Chlorine gas leaked from an old cylinder, causing fatalities and hospitalizations.
- Thirteen people, including five firefighters, required medical attention.
- An investigation has been ordered into the incident by authorities.
A tragic chlorine gas leak in Vasai East on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man and the hospitalization of 13 others, including five fire brigade personnel. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when toxic green fumes began escaping from an aged chlorine cylinder located near a municipal water tank in the densely populated Diwanman area.
The rapid spread of the poisonous gas caused severe respiratory distress, vomiting, and eye irritation among residents living in close proximity to the leak. First responders from the Suncity fire station rushed to the scene but were themselves affected by the fumes while attempting to contain the situation. Fourteen individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have registered an accidental death report and initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the leak. Firefighters managed to neutralize the leak by spraying water on the cylinder and safely disposing of it. The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation has ordered a separate investigation into the matter.
