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Chemical Leak in Mumbai's Andheri East Kills One, Leaves Two Critical

Officials are investigating an unidentified leak, with fire crews on scene, the NDRF on alert.

The cause of the leak is yet to be identified.
Mumbai Chemical Leak: 1 Dead, 2 Critical in Andheri Industrial Area
Chemical Leak Reported In Mumbai’s Andheri Building: 1 Dead, 2 Fighting For Life
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Overview

  • The incident was reported around 4:55 pm from a unit in Bhangarwadi within the MIDC industrial area near the MIDC police station.
  • Ahmad Hussain, 20, was declared brought dead at Holy Spirit Hospital after being taken there with two others.
  • Naushad Ansari, 28, and Saba Shaikh, 17, are in the ICU in critical condition, according to hospital and official statements.
  • Mumbai Fire Brigade teams are working to pinpoint the source and identify the substance, and the NDRF has been placed on standby.
  • Reports differ on the building involved, described as a small industrial unit, a three-storey structure, or a G+1 facility, and the chemical remains publicly unidentified.