Vizag Gas Leak: Chiru, Mahesh Express Grief

At least eight people died and more than five thousand people fell sick after inhaling poisonous gas leaked from a chemical factory in Visakhapatnam district in the early hours of Thursday. The incident happened at around 2:30 am at LG Polymers Ltd at Gopalapatnam, when people in the nearby colonies were fast asleep.

Many people, who rushed on to the streets unable to bear the pungent smell of the gas, collapsed on the roads. A large number of people, mostly children and old people, are learnt to have fainted within their homes.

The incident shook the entire nation. Meanwhile, Tollywood celebrities expressed their grief over the incident.

Chiranjeevi: విశాఖ లో విషవాయువు స్టెరిన్ బారినపడి ప్రజలు మరణించటం మనసుని కలచివేసింది. మరణించిన వారి కుటుంబాలకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి. అస్వస్థతకు గురైన  వారందరు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ప్రార్ధిస్తున్నాను.Request all concerned authorities to take utmost care while opening Industries post lockdown.

Mahesh Babu: Heartwrenching to hear the news of #VizagGasLeak, more so during these challenging times... Heartfelt condolences and strength to the bereaved families in this hour of need. Wishing a speedy recovery to those affected. My prayers for you... Stay safe Vizag.

Pawan Kalyan: 8 మంది మృతి చెందటం... వందల మంది తీవ్ర అస్వస్థతకు లోనవడం హృదయవిదారకం. మృతుల కుటుంబాలకు నా తరఫున, జనసేన తరఫున ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి తెలియచేస్తున్నాను.

అస్వస్థతకు గురైనవారు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ఆకాంక్షిస్తున్నాను. వారికి ప్రభుత్వం మెరుగైన వైద్య సదుపాయాలు కల్పించాలి.”

Ravi Teja: Deeply disturbed by the #VizagGasLeak news. The year is worsening by the day. My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.. and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. I hope that you all remain safe.

Naga Shaurya: I pray for the safety of the people who are effected due to the gas leakage in Vizag . Hope everyone will be safe.

Ram: Vizag please be safe..my heart goes out to everyone affected..Stay Strong-Stay Safe.. #VizagGasLeak

Tamannaah: Woke up to the horrific news of the #VizagGasLeak. My condolences to everyone who lost their families and wishing a speedy recovery to those hospitalised

Lavanya Tripathi: Shocked and extremely sad after seeing #VizagGasLeak pictures, someone’s negligence has cost many lives,

praying for everyone’s well being..

Rakul: So sad to about the #VizagGasLeak ! My heart goes to all the people affected by this. I hope measures are taken really soon to get things under control. Stay safe my Vizag people.