Ministry of Steel
Fire accident at Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) under Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
Posted On: 08 JUN 2026 9:32PM by PIB Delhi
At about 16:15 hours, on 8th June 2026, caster- 2 of Steel Melt Shop-1 at VSP was under casting. Before slide gate opening to pour hot crude steel from Ladle to Tundish, which could eventually have gone to caster, sudden severe explosion took place. A severe ball of fire rose up to the ceiling. Overhead crane-2 caught fire.
8 persons succumbed to injuries. 6 more persons are injured and admitted to the hospital undergoing treatment. RINL is investigating the accident.
In addition, a 3-member external enquiry committee led by Director -in-charge Bokaro of SAIL has also been assigned to enquire into the accident.
On getting information about the unfortunate accident, Hon’ble Steel Minister is visiting RINL steel plant. He will meet the injured and visit the accident site.
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