Tata Steel accident: 16 injured admitted to hospital

Bhubaneswar (IANS) | Two people, who suffered serious burn injuries after a steam pipe burst at Tata Steel’s Meramandali plant in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, are undergoing intensive treatment. Of the 18 victims admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack, two are in intensive care under the supervision of medical professionals, including a team from Tata Steel, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

It added that the condition of the others is stable and they continue to receive high-quality care.

Another person, who was initially admitted at the scene for causing the stampede, is now in good health and is expected to be discharged soon.

According to Tata Steel officials, the accident took place around 1 pm on Tuesday during an inspection at the blast furnace power plant of Tata Steel Meramandali in Dhenkanal.

The injured persons were admitted to the Occupational Health Center inside the Tata Steel Plant and then to a private hospital in Cuttack for treatment.

Meanwhile, the state government and the company have launched an inquiry into the incident.

–IANS