At least nine injured in steel plant blast in Jharkhand's Ramgarh: Official
At least nine workers were injured following a furnace explosion at a private steel plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district. Two of the injured have been referred to a hospital in Ranchi for critical care.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing industrial safety concerns and the need for regulatory oversight in manufacturing sectors.
At least nine workers were injured following an explosion in a furnace chamber at a private steel plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Sunday (August 9, 2026), an official said.
The incident occurred at Murpa village under Kuju outpost limits on Sunday (August 9, 2026) afternoon, the official said.
Chief Factory Inspector Manish Sinha said two critically injured workers have been referred to a private hospital in Ranchi.
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