Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Ammonia Leak at Bengal Ice Factory Leaves 25 Ill
A gas called ammonia may have leaked from an ice factory in Basirhat, West Bengal.
The leak happened around 9:30 p.m.
on Sunday.
The gas spread into nearby areas and frightened local residents.
At least 25 people, including women and children, became sick.
Some had trouble breathing and other health problems.
They were taken to Haroa Rural Hospital for treatment.
A fire engine helped control the situation.
Officials are still investigating exactly what caused the leak.
At least 25 people, including women and children, fell ill after a suspected ammonia leak from an ice factory.
The leak occurred around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the Shapukur area of Basirhat, West Bengal.
Affected residents reported breathing difficulties and other health problems and were treated at Haroa Rural Hospital.
A fire engine was deployed, while authorities monitored the situation and investigated the cause.
Residents briefly blocked Berachampa-Haroa Road in protest before withdrawing the blockade after talks with district officials.
- Who
- At least 25 residents, including women and children, were affected; police, firefighters and district officials responded.
- What
- A suspected ammonia gas leak from an ice factory caused illnesses and prompted a brief road blockade.
- When
- Around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday; the report was issued Monday, August 24.
- Where
- The Shapukur area of Basirhat in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.
- Why
- The suspected leak caused the illnesses; officials were investigating its cause.
- People affected
- At least 25 people
- Substance
- Suspected ammonia gas
- Incident time
- Around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday
- Location
- Shapukur, Basirhat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
- Reported symptoms
- Breathing difficulties and other health issues
- Treatment facility
- Haroa Rural Hospital
- Public response
- Residents briefly blocked Berachampa-Haroa Road