Union leaders blame staff cuts and safety negligence for the fatal blast at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, resulting in eight deaths.

Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and determine any safety lapses | India News

A tragic industrial accident occurred at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd Vizag Steel Plant on Monday. Molten iron spilled from a crane bucket, tragically killing at least five workers.…

Eight workers are feared dead and several injured after molten metal spilled from a ladle at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on June 8, 2026.

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.

While trade union leaders reportedly claimed to have recovered nine bodies, RINL management has not yet issued an official statement confirming the death toll. | India News

A blast was reported at one of the units after a ladle carrying liquid steel exploded.

Experts attribute the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion to technical failures and cost-cutting measures compromising safety protocols.

A high-level panel will investigate the deadly explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant that killed eight and injured six.

Home Minister and MP urge thorough investigation into VSP tragedy, emphasising safety measures and support for affected families.

VISAKHAPATNAM: What began as a routine shift inside the steel melting facility of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday afternoon turned into one of the deadliest industrial…

Visakhapatnam district collector M Abhishikth Kishore said the accident happened at around 4.15pm in the central government undertaking. | India News

Former chairman and managing director of the plant said that, based on his experience, the accident must have occurred due to inadequate maintenance of plant. | India News

At least eight workers lost their lives and six others were injured in a major industrial accident at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited on June 8 after molten steel spilled from an…

Union Ministry of Steel initiates probe into Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast, offering significant compensation for affected workers.

Union leaders blame staff cuts and safety negligence for the fatal blast at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, resulting in eight deaths.

In a video recorded in an ambulance before he died, Visakhapatnam steel plant blast worker Paidiraju asked his sons to stay united and look after their mother.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an explosion in the ladle could have been triggered by the sudden release of entrapped gases | India News

Investigation reveals 'entrapped gas' buildup may have caused deadly explosion at Vizag steel plant, killing nine workers.

The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion has risen to nine, prompting an investigation as safety concerns grow among workers. | India News

Visakha Steel Plant explosion claims nine lives, igniting calls for accountability and intensifying concerns over industrial safety and management.