At least 8 workers were killed and several others injured after a large quantity of molten steel leaked from the heat facility at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh on June 8.
The accident occurred inside the plant’s steel melting unit, where molten steel reportedly spilt during operations, leading to a major industrial incident. Workers present in the vicinity suffered severe burn injuries in the mishap.
The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while emergency response teams and plant authorities launched rescue and relief operations at the site.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the mishap that occured in Vishakhapatnam.
In a post on X, PM said, “Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
(Source: https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2063980979505827990): FILE PHOTO
