In an unfortunate incident at around 10.30 am, today in SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, there was a fire in gas pipe line of Coke Oven Battery Complex No 11 during a scheduled maintenance job. Some persons working at the site sustained burn injury, according to a SAIL press release.
Injured persons were immediately rushed to the BSP hospital for medical care and aid. Meanwhile, the fire has been controlled. So far, 9 persons have lost their lives and 14 are undergoing medical treatment,the release said. All resources have been mobilized to provide adequate care to the injured. SAIL collective stands by the families of the affected and will ensure that and no stone is left unturned in providing all kinds of support, the release added.