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Three people die after chemical leak at LG Polymers in south India

Three people die after chemical leak at LG Polymers in south India
May 7, 2020
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least three people, including a child, died after a chemical gas leakage at an LG Polymers facility in a village located near Visakhapatnam in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported on Thursday, citing health officials.  Residents of RR Venkatapuram village have been taken to hospitals after many complained of burning sensation in the eyes and breathing difficulties. South Korean battery maker LG Chemical Ltd, the owner of the facility, was not immediately available for comment. The Visakhapatnam district medical and health officer did not immediately return Reuters calls seeking a comment.