As per reports, 11 persons died due to explosion in Bhilai Steel Plant on 09.11.2018 at about 1030 hr during maintenance of a gas pipeline. 12 persons are undergoing treatment. The explosion took place after removal of bolts of pipeline joint of the gas pipeline. It appears, the line is not depressurized and flushed before opening.
CEO of the plant was removed and two senior officials safety & energy departments were suspended.