Two workers died in a suspected gas leak at ESL Steel Limited plant in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Sunday morning, people aware of the development said.
Officials said an investigation into the accident has been initiated.
Police send bodies for post-mortem examination
The accident occurred at ESL Steel Limited, Bokaro , a subsidiary of Vedanta Iron & Steel Limited (VISL). “The nature and source of the suspected leak, as well as the circumstances under which the workers were exposed to the gas, remain under investigation. The company expressed grief over the deaths and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, adding that it would extend all possible assistance and support to them. Police from Sialjori police station reached the site after receiving information about the incident. The bodies were taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. An investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events and determine the cause of death.
The incident occurred at Sialjori under Chandankiyari block of Bokaro district while the workers were on duty at Blast Furnace-1, triggering panic and commotion across the plant premises.
The exact cause of death is expected to be established through the police investigation and post-mortem findings,” an official said. An ESL Steel Limited spokesperson said the incident involved a company employee and a worker employed by a business partner.
