Chimney, silo collapse at steel plant in Chhattisgarh; 1 worker dead

NEW DELHI: Two labourers were injured and 3-4 others were feared trapped after a chimney collapsed at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh.


The incident took place during afternoon hours at the plant situated in Saragaon area, confirmed Mungeli Superintendent of Police Bhojram Patel.

"We received information that part of the chimney, silo collapsed at the smelting plant and some labourers got trapped underneath. Personnel from almost all departments are here...3-4 people could be possibly trapped here. The situation would be clear after the removal of material," Mungeli SP Bhojram Patel said.


"Two injured people were sent to Bilaspur for medical treatment...Rescue and relief operation is underway," he added.

Meanwhile, Mungeli collector Rahul Deo said the NDRF team has joined the recue operation.

"Rescue operation is ongoing in full swing. SDRF team has also reached here. We have strong manpower as well required machinery...A few labourers are missing, rescue operation is underway for them. We are ascertaining details through the manager of the plant. We will have the details soon," he said.