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Seven women die from ammonia gas leak at Tiruvallur seafood factory

Seven women lost their lives on Sunday due to an ammonia gas leak at St. Peter’s Paul Seafoods Exports in Manjangaranai, Tamil Nadu. In reaction to this tragedy, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has set up a three-member inquiry committee to look into the matter, with an interim report anticipated within 24 hours.

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Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Seven women die from ammonia gas leak at Tiruvallur seafood factory

Key Takeaways

  • •Seven women tragically died from an ammonia gas leak at St. Peter’s Paul Seafoods Exports on Sunday in Tamil Nadu.
  • •Sixty-seven workers required medical attention, with 46 treated at Vels Hospital and 21 at Venkateshwara Hospital.
  • •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the gas leak incident.
  • •Families of the deceased will receive ₹2 lakh in compensation, as ordered by Chief Minister Vijay.
  • •Emergency response teams from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital were dispatched to provide immediate care to the affected workers.

Seven women died Sunday from ammonia gas leak at seafood processing facility in Manjangaranai,near Periyapalayam,Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district. Leak at St . Peter’s Paul Seafoods Exports Private Limited also left 67 workers needing urgent medical care.

District Collector S. Kavitha said 46 people treated at Vels Hospital,21 at Venkateshwara Hospital. Nine critically ill patients sent to Chennai hospitals for advanced treatment.

In wake of tragedy,Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ordered a three-member inquiry committee to probe gas leak circumstances. Committee includes Director of Industrial Safety and Health,Member Secretary of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,Additional Director of Public Health. Interim report expected in 24 hours,final report in three days.

Governor Rajendra Arlekar expressed sorrow,highlighting loss of life and injuries. Chief Minister Vijay announced ₹2 lakh compensation for families of deceased,along with arrangements to return remains to their home state.

Emergency response included two specialized doctor teams from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital sent to site,with extra medical staff from Tiruvallur General Hospital also deployed. Chief Minister tasked Minister of Artificial Intelligence,R . Kumar,and officials to coordinate relief efforts,ensure best care for affected.

Local officials,MLAs,police visited hospitals to console injured and families. Incident raises serious concerns about safety protocols at industrial sites in region…what next?

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