Toxic Gas Leak at Indian Factory Kills Several, Injures More

A gas leak at a factory in Ludhiana, Punjab, India has killed at least 9 people and hospitalized 11 more.
The leak is thought to have been caused by a chemical reaction producing toxic gases, possibly involving methane.
Rescue crews including India's National Disaster Response Force have responded to the scene and cordoned off the area.
The deaths are believed to have been caused by gas contamination from an as yet unidentified chemical.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the leak and casualties may rise as rescue operations continue.