48 hospitalized due to gas poisoning

A group of employees working at a paint manufacturing establishment were hospitalized due to gas poisoning in Panadura –North yesterday (22). 

2015-12-23

A group of employees working at a paint manufacturing establishment were hospitalized due to gas poisoning in Panadura –North yesterday (22). Forty eight employees are receiving treatments at Panadura Base Hospital.

The incident occurred when they attempted to repair a damaged pipe of a tank containing thinner, Police Media Unit said.

Panadura –North Police is carrying out further investigations into the incident.