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Chemical leak at Cuddaore SIPCOT leaves 93 hospitalized, locals stage stir
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli
|September 06, 2025
A chemical leak at a private factory in Cuddalore SIPCOT on Thursday led to 93 persons being admitted to hospitals in Cuddalore and Chidambaram.
The incident triggered a protest, with residents blocking roads and alleging negligence by the factory management and government authorities.
According to police and officials, a gasket carrying chemicals at the Crimsun Organics Private Limited in Cuddalore SIPCOT exploded with a loud noise. Smoke emanated from inside the factory and drifted outside, reaching Kudikadu village. Several residents fainted after inhaling the smoke.
This story is from the September 06, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Tirunelveli.
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