An ammonia gas leak at an ice factory near a fresh market in Udon Thani caused panic and led to the evacuation of approximately 20 homes in the vicinity.
With temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius, it is suspected that the heat and outdated equipment contributed to the incident, which occurred early in the morning.
Chaos ensued when an ice factory in the Sri Samran sub-district of Udon Thani experienced a catastrophic ammonia gas leak. The incident took place today at around 6am, causing widespread alarm as residents and market vendors fled from the noxious fumes.
The local Thai authorities quickly intervened, advising those within a 300-metre radius to evacuate immediately and seek medical attention if they came into contact with the gas.
In a swift response to the crisis, the ice factory workers managed to contain the leak by covering the tank…
