Bhopal disaster 25 years on

Thu Dec 3, 2009 10:30am EST

Dec 3 - A quarter of a century ago the Indian city of Bhopal became the site of one of the world's worst industrial disasters. Toxic gas from a pesticide factory leaked into the air, killing thousands of people in the surrounding areas and leaving many more ill.

Below are Reuters pictures taken in the city ahead of the anniversary of the catastrophe. For captions click on "Show Info" at the top right of the screen.

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