Bhopal: Tragedy struck today in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena as five individuals lost their lives due to exposure to toxic gas originating from a tank at a food factory.
The incident transpired at ‘Sakshi Food Product’, a factory situated in the Morena district, according to authorities.
Reportedly, toxic gas emissions began from a tank within the factory premises around 11 a.m. Two laborers entered the tank to investigate the situation but failed to return. In response, three additional laborers entered the tank and also fell victim to the gas’s effects.
The affected persons were labourers working in the factory. Due to inhalation of poisonous gas, they fell unconscious. Following which, they were rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared them dead.
Around half a dozen more labourers were also suspected to have inhaled the toxic gas and they have been admitted at a hospital, Morena SDM Bhupendra Singh Kushwaha said.
Local police have reached the spot and a rescue operation was carried out.
Confirming more about the incident, Morena Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailendra Chouhan said the labourers died in the boiler of a cherry factory. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
The deceased persons have been identified as Ramesh Meena, Raju Meena, Mukesh Meena, Suresh Meena and Chhotelal Meena, according to the police.
Further details were awaited.
