Deaths, Injuries Reported from Sri Lankan, Philippine Ammonia Leaks

Two workers have died after a Sept. 14 ammonia leak at a Horana rubber factory that injured five, according to Sri Lanka’s Hiru News. Citing Dole Philippines Inc. company officials, MindaNews reported that at least 35 individuals were sent to a local hospital after a Sept. 24 ammonia leak at the Barangay Cannery in Polomolok. While 18 were quickly discharged, 17 were held for observation.