Two killed after toxic gas leaks aboard INS Vikramaditya

An Indian Navy sailor and a civilian were both killed after a toxic gas leakage on board Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on Jun. 10.

INS Vikramaditya (R33) with a Sea Harrier
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The incident occurred around 5 p.m. local time as the ship was undergoing routine maintenance at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.

Two other people were injured in the accident in the sewage treatment plant compartment.