14 Nov 2012 15:50

Nearly 50 poisoned by chlorine vapors at Perm territory plant - Emergency Situations Ministry

PERM. Nov 14 (Interfax) - Nine people have been poisoned in a chlorine outbreak at the Avisma plant in Berezniki, Perm territory, and 38 others went to hospitals for medical aid, a spokesperson for the local Emergency Situations Ministry department told Interfax.

"Updated information indicates that nine people were poisoned by gas vapors, and 38 others are undergoing medical examination," he said.