Fatal Chlorine Gas Leak Near Mumbai: 1 Dead and 18 Hospitalized After Industrial Accident

Nov 26, 2025 02:13 am CST

A chlorine gas leak from an aging cylinder in Vasai town, Maharashtra, has resulted in one fatality and 18 hospitalizations, including five firefighters. The incident occurred during maintenance work near a water tank, releasing toxic fumes that affected local residents. Emergency responders eventually contained the leak by submerging the cylinder in a nearby pond.