Bhilai Steel Plant blast: Death toll rises to 11
What's the story
Two employees, who were critically injured in yesterday's explosion at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Chhattisgarh, succumbed to their injuries, taking the death toll in the blast to 11, an official said today.
Nine people had already died and 14 others were injured when the gas pipeline burst at the plant owned by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in Durg district.
Here's more.
More deaths?
Few others are also critical, death toll may rise: Official
The two that succumbed yesterday late night were among the 14 admitted to the burns unit of Jawahar Lal Nehru Hospital, Bhilai.
"They had received over 80% burns," the official said, adding that a few others are also critical, hinting that the toll may rise.
Among the nine casualties, six worked in the plant's energy management department, while three were in fire brigade unit.
Scheduled visits
Chhattisgarh CM to visit hospital to see injured people
The explosion had taken place in the gas pipeline connected to the coke oven section of the plant during a maintenance job.
Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh are scheduled to visit the hospital to see the injured people admitted, official said.
They will also take stock of the incident from the plant management and Durg district administration.
Information
A case under IPC Section 304(A) would be registered: Police
Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) GP Singh had said earlier that after receiving the autopsy report of the deceased, a case under the Indian Penal Code Section 304 (A) (causing death by negligence) will be registered followed by an inquiry into the incident.
Action
Four-member panel formed to probe the incident: Union Minister
Union MoS (Steel) Vishnudeo Sai said yesterday that a four-member committee was constituted by SAIL to probe the incident.
Adequate compensation will be given to the families of the deceased, Sai said, adding that the injured were being provided the best medical treatment.
Earlier in June 2014, six persons were killed and many others affected when a poisonous gas leaked in the plant.