Over 250 villagers evacuated after chlorine leak in Melaka

A Hazmat team investigating the cause of the stench at Kampung Tambak Paya on Thursday.

MELAKA: A chemical leak from several discarded drums forced over 250 villagers at Kampung Tambak Paya to evacuate late Thursday.

At least 24 villagers and three Fire and Rescue Department personnel were rushed to the Melaka Hospital after they experienced breathing difficulties due to the leak. All of them were given outpatient treatment.