Mumbai chemical leak: 20-year-old dies, 2 hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes in Andheri MIDC

A 20-year-old man died and two others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes from a suspected chemical leak inside an industrial unit in Mumbai’s Andheri on Saturday.

The incident occurred around 4.55 pm at a two-storey structure in Bhangarwadi, located within the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, officials said.

Fire brigade personnel rushed to the location soon after being alerted and shifted all three affected workers to Holy Spirit Hospital. Ahmad Hussain, 20, was declared dead on arrival.

The other two victims — Naushad Ansari (28) and Saba Shaikh (17) — are currently undergoing treatment.

The source of the leak is yet to be determined. Officials said the trio’s health deteriorated rapidly after they inhaled the toxic fumes.

A search operation is underway at the site, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been put on alert as a precautionary measure.

The incident comes amid a series of similar reports. Earlier, at least 16 students were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at a private school in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe and directed officials to ensure all affected children receive proper care.

Authorities in both states are investigating the causes and have issued advisories for safety checks at nearby institutions and industrial units.