Fluorine leak from cancer medicine shipment at Lucknow airport leads to NDRF, SDRF, and fire service response.

A fluorine leak at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, India, prompted a response from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and airport fire service. The leak originated from a shipment containing medicines for cancer patients with fluorine. The area was declared safe, but the incident highlights the potential hazards of fluorine, including respiratory issues, chemical burns, and soil and water contamination.

August 17, 2024
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