At least five school girls fall unconscious after gas leak from PNG pipeline in Bihar
Five schoolgirls in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district were hospitalized after inhaling gas from a ruptured PNG pipeline. The leak occurred during nearby drainage construction work, prompting an official inquiry into the incident.
Why it matters
The event highlights safety concerns regarding infrastructure development and the potential risks to public health in residential and school zones.
Five schoolgirls fell unconscious on Friday (July 17, 2026) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, following a gas leak from a PNG pipeline that was damaged during drainage construction work, an official said.
The article provides a factual account of a local accident without political or social bias.
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