# Benzene leak from tanker in Mumbai's Chembur East triggers evacuation zone, no injuries

Benzene tanker leak near Mumbai Monorail station prompts 500-metre cordon; no injuries

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Officials said on 31 August 2026 that a benzene leak from a tanker carrying around 28 tonnes of the chemical was reported near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road, close to the Monorail station in Chembur East, Mumbai. [^1]

Officials said a 500-metre cordoned-off zone remains in place around the affected area near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road in Chembur East, Mumbai, until the tankers are safely moved. [^2]

Argentina has prohibited the import, manufacture, or commercialization of dumpling-shaped stress toys due to concerns that some brands may contain harmful levels of benzene. [^3]

The UK department of safety warned that some of these products could contain elevated levels of benzene, a toxic substance that can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or headaches. [^4]

UK trading standards issued a safety alert advising citizens to check if their dumpling-shaped stress toys bear the UKCA or CE safety marks, as some manufacturers failed to meet required safety standards. [^5]

As part of the emergency response to the benzene leak near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road in Chembur East, Mumbai, benzene from the affected tanker was transferred to an empty tanker. [^6]

Specific toy brands affected in Argentina include Squeezy Dumplings, Dumpling Squishy, Dumpling Squishy Viral with glitter and orbus, and dumpling squishy with steamer box. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Officials said on 31 August 2026 that a benzene leak from a tanker carrying around 28 tonnes of the chemical was reported near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road, close to the Monorail station in Chembur East, Mumbai. (Mid-day, News)
2. Officials said a 500-metre cordoned-off zone remains in place around the affected area near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road in Chembur East, Mumbai, until the tankers are safely moved. (Mid-day, News)
3. Argentina has prohibited the import, manufacture, or commercialization of dumpling-shaped stress toys due to concerns that some brands may contain harmful levels of benzene. (El Mundo, News)
4. The UK department of safety warned that some of these products could contain elevated levels of benzene, a toxic substance that can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or headaches. (El Mundo, News)
5. UK trading standards issued a safety alert advising citizens to check if their dumpling-shaped stress toys bear the UKCA or CE safety marks, as some manufacturers failed to meet required safety standards. (El Mundo, News)
6. As part of the emergency response to the benzene leak near Mysore Colony on Mahul Road in Chembur East, Mumbai, benzene from the affected tanker was transferred to an empty tanker. (Mid-day, News)
7. Specific toy brands affected in Argentina include Squeezy Dumplings, Dumpling Squishy, Dumpling Squishy Viral with glitter and orbus, and dumpling squishy with steamer box. (El Mundo, News)

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