With number of casualties in the gas leak at Vishakhapatnam rising, Telugu superstars took to social media to express concern and grief over the accident.
Chiranjeevi tweeted in Telugu and requested “all concerned authorities to take utmost care while opening Industries post lockdown.”
విశాఖ లో విషవాయువు స్టెరిన్ బారినపడి ప్రజలు మరణించటం మనసుని కలచివేసింది. మరణించిన వారి కుటుంబాలకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి. అస్వస్థతకు గురైన వారందరు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ప్రార్ధిస్తున్నాను.Request all concerned authorities to take utmost care while opening Industries post lockdown.
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 7, 2020
Fimmaker SS Rajamouli said he was deeply disturbed by visuals of the accident. “Deeply disturbed by the visuals from the #VizagGasLeak. Praying for the recovery of those admitted to the hospital. Heartfelt condolences to those who lost their near and dear ones,” he tweeted.
Actor Mahesh Babu said it was heartwrenching to hear the news, especially when times are already difficult. He wrote: Heart wrenching to hear the news of #VizagGasLeak, more so during these challenging times. Heartfelt condolences and strength to the bereaved families in this hour of need. Wishing a speedy recovery to those affected. My prayers for you. Stay safe VIZAG.”
Heartwrenching to hear the news of #VizagGasLeak, more so during these challenging times... Heartfelt condolences and strength to the bereaved families in this hour of need. Wishing a speedy recovery to those affected. My prayers for you... Stay safe VIZAG.
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 7, 2020
Allu Arjun tweeted: “It’s really heart breaking to see Vizag which one of the most special places in my life in such a state. I am deeply saddened by this horrific accident. Condolences to families who have lost their lives and hoping for a speedy recovery for the rest.”
Actresses Hansika Motwani, Rakul Preet and Tamannah Bhatia also took to Twitter to share condolences.
Woke up to the horrific news of the #VizagGasLeak. condolences to everyone who lost their families and wishing a speedy recovery to those hospitalised 🙏 . 2020 can we stop this nightmare now !
— Hansika (@ihansika) May 7, 2020
Woke up to the horrific news of the #VizagGasLeak.
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) May 7, 2020
My condolences to everyone who lost their families and wishing a speedy recovery to those hospitalised 🙏
The latest confirmed death toll is 10. Dozens continue to be on ventilator and oxygen support at various hospitals. The state government has said that the situation is under control and the leakage at the LG Polymer plant has been plugged. The officials also said that the concentration of the gas in the area has come down.
Speaking to the media, Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister M. Goutham Reddy informed that the leak happened because a raw material, in the form of liquid, stored at the plant took gaseous form, and spread out from the storage tank.
