A gas cylinder explosion at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa caused a fire that engulfed the building in no time. As many as 23-25 people died, with the majority being its staff members, and another 50 were injured, marking one of the deadliest commercial accidents in recent Goa history. (Image Source: AI)
A number of tragic gas-related incidents have taken place in India during the month of December over the years. The incidents range from industrial chemical leaks to explosions in commercial spaces and underscore how safety failures keep people at risk. Here is a timeline of some of the most significant December gas tragedies in India.
The Bhopal gas leak was the worst industrial disaster ever, in which the highly toxic chemical methyl isocyanate, or MIC, escaped from the Union Carbide plant.
Thousands died within hours, and lakhs suffered long-term health complications, an unforgettable dark phase in the history of India.
A toxic gas leakage was reported at a chemical plant in the industrial area of Ankleshwar, leaving a number of workers sick. Though casualties were fewer, the incident highlighted ongoing safety concerns within one of India's largest chemical manufacturing zones.
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A minor gas fume leakage inside a Ludhiana factory led to a number of workers falling sick and being admitted for medical care. The incident reflected the poor ventilating systems, besides the recurring problem of preparedness for such emergencies in the small-scale industry units.
Dozens of laborers were exposed to toxic fumes due to an ammonia leak in an ice factory in Kanpur. Scores were admitted to hospitals, and the incident reignited discussion over the lack of monitoring and outdated equipment at many of the smaller industrial units across the state.
Exposed to toxic fumes, workers were affected after a chemical leak from a pharma unit in Hyderabad. The incident raised many questions about safety in handling chemicals in the pharma manufacturing sector, as it constitutes one of the major industries of Hyderabad.
A gas cylinder explosion at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa caused a fire that engulfed the building in no time. As many as 23-25 people died, with the majority being its staff members, and another 50 were injured, marking one of the deadliest commercial accidents in recent Goa history.
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