The Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 was one of the worst industrial disasters in history. A leak of methyl isocyanate gas and other chemicals from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India exposed over 500,000 people to toxic gases. Immediate deaths reached over 2,000 and thousands more have since died from injuries or illnesses caused by exposure. Survivors continue to suffer from respiratory disorders, cancer, and reproductive issues due to the toxic contamination. The disaster was caused by failures in safety systems at the plant and corners cut by Union Carbide on safety and maintenance to save money.