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Four Hotel Workers Die, Two Injured After Toxic Gas Leak in Ujjain
✍️ NDTV
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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A toxic gas leak at a hotel in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, killed four workers and left two others hospitalized, officials said.
Ujjain police reported that a sudden release of toxic gas at a local hotel resulted in the death of four hotel employees and injured two more. The incident occurred during the early hours of the day, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Firefighters and medical teams arrived at the scene within minutes, evacuating the premises and providing first aid. The two injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain under observation.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the gas may have originated from a malfunctioning kitchen appliance, though authorities have not ruled out other possibilities. All four deceased workers were identified as staff members of the establishment.
The district administration has launched a probe to determine the exact cause of the leak and to assess compliance with safety regulations. Officials have urged other commercial establishments to review their gas handling protocols to prevent similar tragedies.
Firefighters and medical teams arrived at the scene within minutes, evacuating the premises and providing first aid. The two injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain under observation.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the gas may have originated from a malfunctioning kitchen appliance, though authorities have not ruled out other possibilities. All four deceased workers were identified as staff members of the establishment.
The district administration has launched a probe to determine the exact cause of the leak and to assess compliance with safety regulations. Officials have urged other commercial establishments to review their gas handling protocols to prevent similar tragedies.