Dhenkanal Blast furnace explosion: 2 in ICU, 16 remain hospitalised
The accident had taken place at the blast furnace power plant of Tata Steel Meramandali in Dhenkanal on Tuesday at around 1 p.m. during inspection
Dhenkanal: In the case of explosion that took place at the blast furnace power plant of Tata Steel Meramandali in Dhenkanal on Tuesday at around 1 p.m. during inspection as of now two persons, who sustained critical burn injuries, are under intensive care.
“Of the 18 burn victims admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack, two remain in intensive care under the vigilant watch of medical professionals, including a team from Tata Steel,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
The other individuals are in stable condition and receiving continuous high-quality care, it said.
Another individual, initially admitted for a panic attack at the incident site, is now in good health and expected to be discharged shortly.
According to Tata Steel officials, the accident occurred at the blast furnace power plant of Tata Steel Meramandali in Dhenkanal on Tuesday at around 1 p.m. during inspection.
The injured persons were admitted to the occupational health centre inside the Tata Steel plant and then to a private hospital in Cuttack for further treatment.
Meanwhile, both the state government and the company have started investigation into the incident.
Ms Kalinga