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Updated - June 08, 2026 at 07:32 PM.

| Visakhapatnam

At least six workers of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd’s Vizag Steel Plant were killed on Monday after molten iron spilled on them during an industrial operation. (A file photo)

At least six workers of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) were killed here on Monday after molten iron spilt on them, officials said.

According to the information shared with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav by Visakhapatnam district health officials, till 6.30 pm on Monday, the dead bodies of four people out of the six dead have reached the steel plant's general hospital.

"A total of six casualties reported to the steel plant's general hospital," an official press release said.

Earlier, an official said five bodies have been recovered so far, indicating that the toll could rise.

"We are undertaking rescue operations. So far, five bodies have been recovered," the official told PTI.

However, an official press release from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's office said multiple workers were killed in the industrial accident without giving the number of casualties.

Naidu expressed deep anguish over the deaths. He directed that all departments should work in coordination to extend help.

According to the police, molten iron spilt while being moved in a bucket by a crane.

Police said the molten iron was extremely hot at about 1,600 degrees Celsius.

Published on June 8, 2026

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