At least 16 people were injured after a fire incident broke out at Bhugaon Steel Company in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday. All 16 injured have been rushed to hospital, with one reported to be in critical condition.
The fire was brought under control after the administration reached the spot upon receiving the information.
"16 workers were injured after a fire broke out at Bhugaon Steel Company in Wardha district. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. One of them is in critical condition. The fire has been brought under control. An inquiry has been started as to how exactly this incident took place. The administration team has reached the spot," said Rahul Kardile, Collector, Wardha.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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