Five people were admitted to a hospital today after they inhaled toxic gases inside a sewage treatment plant of a prominent hotel in Lutyens' Delhi, police said.
The Taj Vivanta hotel is located near Khan Market and its sewage plant is in the adjoining building. Around 11.30 AM, the five people were trapped in the plant and inhaled poisonous gases. They were not wearing the safety gear, police said.
In a statement, the hotel said their staff immediately responded by activating "approved safety protocols" to alert authorities and provide medical assistance to those affected.
A company spokesperson said: "The safety and security of our guests and employees is absolutely paramount. Our priorities remain with those affected; and we are providing full support to them and their families."