Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
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‘Take every possible step to save lives’: Andhra Pradesh CM on gas leak incident

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday enquired in regards to the fuel leak incident at a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, CM Reddy has directed the district officers to take each potential step to avoid wasting lives and convey the scenario underneath management.

Reddy will depart for Visakhapatnam and go to King George Hospital the place the affected are being handled.

“The chief minister is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed the district machinery to take immediate steps and provide all help,” CMO, Andhra Pradesh said.

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G Kishan Reddy, MoS Home Affairs, condoled the lack of the lives within the chemical fuel leak mishap.

“Spoke to the Chief Secretary & DGP of the state to take stock of the situation,” Reddy stated on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and stated that the scenario in Visakhapatnam is being carefully monitored. He prayed for the protection and well-being of the individuals there.

“Spoke to officials of MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) and NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam,” PM Modi tweeted. PM Modi additionally alled for a gathering of the National Disaster Response Force (NDMA).

At least eight individuals died and lots of fell sick after inhaling toxic styrene fuel leaked from a chemical manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district within the early hours of Thursday.

The incident occurred at round three am at LG Polymers Ltd at Gopalapatnam, when individuals within the close by colonies have been quick asleep.

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