Ammonia Leak at Walvis Bay Factory Leaves 24 Affected

Ammonia Leak at Walvis Bay Factory Leaves 24 Affected

An ammonia leak from a docked crab vessel at Pereira Fishing caused 24 employees at the nearby Merlus Cormorant fishing factory in Walvis Bay to fall ill on Tuesday. Merlus management chairperson Stanley Katzao says the leak, blown into the factory through open windows, led to fainting and vomiting among staff. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

January 9, 2025 8

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Trapped Indian tunnel workers face prolonged rescue

Forty workers have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India for more than a week now. Rescue operations have hit one snag after another and now officials say it could still be another 4 to 5 days before the trapped workers can be safely rescued.

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