Ammonia leak at cold storage in UP's Jahanabad, labourers feared trapped

An ammonia leak took place at a cold storage facility in Fatehpur's Jahanabad area in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday night. Many labourers are feared trapped, reported ANI.

People in the vicinity of the facility are being evacuated and transportation within 2 km of the area has  been stopped. 

ANI reports fire tenders have not reached the spot yet.

#WATCH: Outer perimeter of the site where ammonia leak took place at cold storage in Fatehpur's Jahanabad area, labourers feared trapped: pic.twitter.com/CESRteZPax

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Exposure to ammonia leakage can irritate the eyes, mucosa, airways, lungs, and skin. In high concentration, it can also cause swelling of lungs and asphyxia. 

More details are awaited.