Nagpur: At least 35 workers injured in steel factory mishap in Wardha

“The accident apparently happened while the workers were removing burnt out coke from the furnace. It is told that something fell down from the furnace top into the coke leading to sudden burst of hot particles and air. About 35 people received burn injuries, 7-8 of them receiving serious burns. They have been admitted to Acharya Vinoba Bhave Medical College and Hospital at Sawangi (Meghe) and Kasturba Hospital Sevagram. Two of them are likely to be shifted to Nagpur,” Bhimanwar further said.

The Collector said, “luckily, the furnace had been shut about 5-6 hours before, substantially pulling down the coke. Most of those injured have received minor burns.”