The accident occurred at a factory called Nobel Intermediates Pvt in Shirgaon MIDC's Aptewadi area around 10:22 p.m. A gas leak on Thursday night, from a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Badlapur, was reported, causing panic among the locals. Several residents within three kilometers complained about difficulty breathing and eye irritation. A few people were admitted to local hospitals as a precaution. They were discharged after seeking medical assistance. The fire brigade hurried to the plant as soon as the incident was reported and controlled the situation. The leakage was stopped at about 11:24 p.m. The officials said that no casualties were reported. According to the Thane Municipal Corporation, the incident occurred due to a chemical reaction caused by the overheating of sulfuric acid and benzyl acid. The police warned locals to stay indoors for a couple of hours. The situation, according to officials, is under control now.