Vizag steel plant blast: Eight workers killed after molten iron spills, PM Modi announces ex-gratia
A devastating industrial accident at the Vizag Steel Plant claimed at least eight lives after a crane-operated bucket carrying molten iron collapsed, spilling metal heated to nearly 1,600 degrees Celsius. Several workers suffered serious burn injuries, while rescue operations remain underway. Visakhapatnam: A major industrial accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh claimed the lives of at least eight workers on Monday after molten iron spilled during a lifting operation inside the facility. Officials said rescue efforts are still underway, and the death toll could increase as search operations continue. The accident occurred at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)-run plant, popularly known as the Vizag Steel Plant. How did the accident occur? According to preliminary information, the incident took place when a bucket carrying molten iron collapsed while being lifted by a crane. The hot metal spilled over a large area, engulfing workers who were present nearby. ...