Visakhapatnam, June 8 -- At least eight workers were killed and several others injured after a large quantity of molten steel leaked from the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday, officials said.

The accident occurred inside the plant's steel melting unit, where molten steel reportedly spilt during operations, leading to a major industrial incident. Workers present in the vicinity suffered severe burn injuries in the mishap.

The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while emergency response teams and plant authorities launched rescue and relief operations at the site.

Senior officials reached the spot to assess the situation, and efforts are underway to ascertain the exa...