Hours after the styrene gas leak from the chemical plant near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the multinational LG Polymers Plant expressed their deepest condolences to the deceased and their families.

Andhra Pradesh on Thursday killed at least nine people, and led to more than 300 people being admitted to hospital and the evacuation of three nearby villages, a local official said.

We would like to assure everyone that the company is committed to working closely with the concerned authorities in India to investigate the cause of this incident, prevent recurrence in the future, and secure the foundation for care and treatment, the company said in an official statement.

Our initial investigations suggest that the cause of the incident is prima facie by the leaking vapor from the Styrene Monomer (SM) storage tank near the GPPS (General Purpose Poly Styrene) factory on Thursday, May 7 and we are happy to confirm that the status-quo at the plant is brought under control this morning, it added.

"While focusing on stabilizing the plant, we assure you that we are doing our best to extend all the possible support to ensure people and their families who have been affected by this incident are taken care of. Our teams are working day and night with the government to assess the impact of the damage caused and create concrete measures to deliver an effective care package that can be implemented immediately," the company further said.

A Special task force has also been set up to help victims and families to resolve any issues and provide every assistance to the bereaved families, it informed and added that all families will be provided every support for the deceased, medical supplies and household goods, and emotional management for psychological stability to all injured and victims.

The company will also actively develop and promote mid-to-long term support programs that can contribute to the local communities, it said.