I’m shocked to hear about the
#VizagGasLeak . I urge our Congress workers & leaders in the area to provide all necessary support & assistance to those affected. My condolences to the families of those who have perished. I pray that those hospitalised make a speedy recovery.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 7, 2020

विशाखापत्तनम में एक प्लांट से गैस लीक होने की हृदयविदारक घटना हुई है। बहुत बड़ी संख्या में लोग हताहत हैं।

आशा है सरकार जल्दी स्थिति को काबू में कर लेगी।

मृतकों के प्रियजनों के साथ मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ। सभी घायलों के स्वस्थ होने की ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करती हूँ। #VizagGasLeak

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 7, 2020

Their remarks came after eight people died and over 246 were admitted in hospital after the gas leaked from a chemical plant that is operated by a multinational firm. Early morning sights included people lying unconscious on the streets and dead cattle by the roadside. People, with children strung over their shoulders, ran in panic towards hospitals. Ambulances rushed to the area and transported 70 unconscious people to the hospital.