At least 6 killed due to gas leak from factory in Giaspura area of Ludhiana

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LUDHIANA: At least six people were reported killed and several were taken ill after a gas leak from a factory on Sua road in Giaspura locality of Ludhiana today morning, police said.

NDRF personnel have been called by the authorities and the whole area has been sealed. Locals have been asked to move to safer places.

As per reports, some people were found lying dead on the road.

Also the incident caused panic among locals, some of whom even left their homes to save lives.

Further details are awaited.