Suspected sulphur dioxide leak kills 3 factory workers in Karnataka's Yadgir
Three migrant workers died and two were injured following a suspected sulphur dioxide leak at a factory in Karnataka's Yadgir district. Authorities have registered a case against the company management as forensic teams investigate the site.
Why it matters
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding industrial safety standards and the protection of migrant labor in manufacturing hubs.
YADGIR: Three workers died and two others were injured after a suspected sulphur dioxide leak at a factory in the Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area in Karnataka's Yadgir district on Wednesday, police said.According to news agency PTI, the incident occurred early in the morning when a chemical reportedly leaked inside the factory, causing workers on duty to suffocate, according to preliminary findings.
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