Vishakhapatnam: A gas leak at an apparel manufacturing unit in the Brandix Special Economic Zone caused atleast 100 workers fallen ill in Anakapalle district in AP on Tuesday. The workers complained of nausea and vomiting after the gas leak.

The workers all women were administered first aid in the medical centre at the SEZ and later shifted to nearby hospitals. The gas leak reportedly took place at the premises of Brandix. 100 people have been shifted to hospitals and evacuation is underway at the premises, said police.