Poison gas leak at Chinese fertiliser plant

Updated June 13, 2008 15:53:18

China's media says six people died and 28 fell ill from poison gas leaking at a fertiliser plant in south-west China.

Xinhua news agency says hydrogen sulphide leaked at the plant in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.

The agency says the leak had been "effectively" contained and has not affected the surrounding environment.

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