NewsWorld newsIndiaAt least 12 workers have been killed in an accident inside a steel plant in southern India - this is a breaking story18:41, 08 Jun 2026Updated 18:46, 08 Jun 2026At least 12 workers have been killed in a blast inside a steel plant in southern India.‌The accident happened at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in the Visakhapatnam port city, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, at around 4.30pm IST (12pm) on Monday. A ladle carrying liquid steel exploded, causing a huge fire and spilling hundreds of tonnes of molten steel across the shop floor, according to reports.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X that he was "saddened" by the accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. "Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest," he said.Modi added that an ex-gratia payment of two lakh (£1,568) from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would receive ₹50,000 (£392).Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsIndia