Toxic Gas Kills Five In Andhra Pradesh

Eluru: Five workers died on Thursday after inhaling a poisonous gas at Aqua Food Park in Mogalthur, West Godavari district.

The incident occurred when they were cleaning a chemical tank at the park. They inhaled a poisonous gas that emanated from the tank and fell unconscious. They died soon The management of the food park then informed the police. The officials said investigations were on to find out if they died due to inhaling of any toxic gas or due to asphyxiation.

The deceased were identified as Eega Edukondalu, Boddu Rambabu, Jakkasetti Praveen, Thota Srinivasa Rao and Nallam Edukondalu. The families of the victims alleged that negligence by the plant management led to the tragedy.

Locals tried to attack the Aqua park management. Police prevented them and asked to go back.