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Pupils poisoned in chlorine gas leak in NW China
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-05-11 14:30

Fifteen primary school pupils in northwest China's Gansu Province, who inhaled chlorine gas leaked from the Yanguoxia Chemical Plant Monday, have returned home.


A total of 18 students, who passed by the plant at the time of the accident, were hospitalized. [newsphoto]

A total of 18 students, who passed by the plant at the time of the accident, were hospitalized. Three students were slightly poisoned and remain in hospital for medical observation.

The accident happened when two workers of the chemical plant opened the gas valve in violation of rules during an annual facility check-up.

After the accident the plant took immediate rescue measures for the students, ordered the chlorine bottle center to stop operation and is investigating the cause of accident.

 
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