Eight workers lost their lives, and several were injured when a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant's SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility.
The incident took place on Monday
Jun 08, 2026
06:57 pm
What's the storyAt least nine workers were killed after a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday.
The incident took place at the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility when a ladle carrying molten steel exploded.
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