An ammonia gas leak occurred at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. The leak caused multiple deaths and prompted the rapid evacuation of workers.

Affected employees were rushed to hospitals and provided medical assistance.

Accounts differ on the death toll. Reports from India and other outlets said seven people died, while an India outlet reported two deaths. Similarly, reports vary on the number of hospitalised individuals: one source said over 60 workers were hospitalised, whereas another source said over 40 individuals received treatment.

Emergency services responded, secured the area and worked to control the leak, according to Times of India. Administration and relief agencies swung into action immediately, as reported by 24timesnews.com.

District Collector Kavitha visited the factory site and met with patients at the hospitals to oversee relief measures, per Hindu. Workers and others at the Manjankaranai facility collapsed after inhaling toxic fumes, according to Times of India. The incident shocked the entire state, 24timesnews.com reported.