Chemical leak at dyeing unit leaves 50 people with breathing difficulties in Salem

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More than 50 people, including workers and residents, reportedly suffered eye irritation and breathing difficulties following a chemical leak at a dyeing unit in Gugai, in Salem on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) night.

The unit, owned by Mr. Badrinathan, is located on Muniyappan Kovil Street in Ward 47 of the Salem Corporation. More than 10 workers were engaged in dyeing textile yarn at the unit.