India’s Steel Plant Accident Kills Eight Workers
According to reports, the incident also left six others injured at the Vizag Steel Plant on Monday. The accident reportedly occurred when a container carrying molten iron was being transported by a crane and the material spilled onto workers nearby.
The molten metal was estimated to reach temperatures of around 1,600°C (2,912°F), making the incident particularly severe.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said in a statement that he had instructed officials to take all necessary steps and provide immediate support to those affected.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences over the tragedy in a post on social media, saying he was “saddened” by the incident and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
“The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected,” he added.
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