An ammonia leak at an ice plant in Munambam near Kochi led to at least 11 people being hospitalised with breathing difficulties. Fire department personnel quickly contained the leak, while affected residents received treatment at a nearby health centre and are reported stable
A chlorine gas leak at a filtration plant in Thandla, Jhabua district, caused panic among residents and workers on Friday morning. Nearly 49 people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties and irritation, though all are stable.
According to the Vatican, the 88-year-old pontiff had a brief bronchospasm episode which caused him to vomit. The scare came at a time when Pope Francis was being considered to be out of danger as his condition had been steadily improving