Health Ministry and Majeediyya school evacuated following a chemical leakage

Roashanee Building, where Ministry of Health is located, was evacuated along with Majeediyya School following an insecticide leakage around 1100 hours on Tuesday.

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Fire and rescue workers operating near Roashanee Building. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/ MIHAARU

2019-01-15 17:16:42

Roashanee Building, where Ministry of Health is located, was evacuated along with Majeediyya School following an insecticide leakage around 1100 hours on Tuesday.

The incident occurred when two insecticide bottles that were being moved from storage next to Roashanee Building, fell and cracked releasing about a litre of malathion within the area.

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