Chandigarh, April 30: At least six people were reported killed and several were taken ill after a gas leak from a factory in a residential locality in Ludhiana on Sunday, police said.

"Six people died and several complained of breathing problems following a leak," a police official told IANS. He said the entire area has been sealed and locals have been asked to move to safer places. Ludhiana Gas Leak: Five Dead, Many Fall Unconscious After Gas Leakage Reported in Giaspura Area, Rescue Team Called In (Watch Video).

Gas Leak in Ludhiana Factory:

Official sources said that the condition of nearly 10 people, who complained of breathing problems, is critical. Gas victims have been admitted to nearby hospitals. Rajasthan: Couple Dies of Suffocation After Geyser Gas Leak in House in Bhilwara District.

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

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