Due to the leakage of chlorine gas in the swimming pool in Vijayawada, Andhra, 10-12 students aged 8-14 fell ill and were sent to the hospital. The swimming pool academy supervisor said that the gas leak occurred due to old equipment and old gas cylinders. Later it was brought under control. All the students are stable now.

The swimming pool academy supervisor said the incident happened on Wednesday. The students requested us to allow swimming. We asked them to take permission from the Municipal Commissioner and they said they have permission. The officials visited the hospital, the students have been admitted.