Gas pipeline leak in the Vellivoyalchavady area near Ponneri 
Chennai

Gas leak near Ponneri triggers panic

According to a Daily Thanthi report, the gas leak occurred in a buried pipeline.

Online Desk

CHENNAI: A gas pipeline in the Vellivoyalchavady area near Ponneri in Tiruvallur district has ruptured on Friday, causing a rapid leak.

According to a Daily Thanthi report, the gas leak occurred in a buried pipeline.

This has led to panic among residents as the gas is leaking rapidly.

Further details are awaited.

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