India, Oct. 12 -- Two workers died in a suspected gas leak at ESL Steel Limited plant in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Sunday morning, people aware of the development said. Officials said an investigation into the accident has been initiated.

The accident occurred at ESL Steel Limited, Bokaro, a subsidiary of Vedanta Iron & Steel Limited (VISL).

The incident occurred at Sialjori under Chandankiyari block of Bokaro district while the workers were on duty at Blast Furnace-1, triggering panic and commotion across the plant premises.

"The nature and source of the suspected leak, as well as the circumstances under which the workers were exposed to the gas, remain under investigation. The exact cause of death is expected to be established ...