Migrant worker dies after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning water tank near Gummidipoondi
A migrant worker died and four others were hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes during a water tank cleaning at an ethanol plant in Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred on April 27, 2026, at a facility in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate near Gummidipoondi. All five workers were exposed to unexpected toxic gas while working inside the tank. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the gas leak and safety violations.
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A migrant worker died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a water tank near Gummidipoondi, and four others were hospitalised with breathing difficulties.At a private ethanol manufacturing unit located in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate at Thervoy Kandigai near Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district, five workers were engaged in cleaning a water tank on Monday (April 27, 2026) evening. During the work, toxic gas reportedly leaked unexpectedly, causing all five workers to suffer breathlessness.
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