Ranchi, April 6 -- A massive explosion at Jharkhand Ispat Private Limited (JIPL) plant in Hesla in Ramgarh district in the wee hours on Monday claimed one life and left eight others battling for survival, people aware of the development said.

The blast, which occurred at an induction furnace, has triggered a high-level probe into safety lapses at the facility. While six workers were initially rushed to Ranchi for treatment, one succumbed to injuries.

The injured were admitted to Devkamal Hospital and Devenika Hospital and Research Centre in Ranchi. Dr Anant Kumar Sinha, chief of the hospital, confirmed the fatality and the gravity of the situation for the remaining workers.

"One worker has died during treatment. We are currently monito...