6 dead, several injured in Raipur steel plant tragedy, more feared trapped

The incident occurred at the Godavari Ispat Ltd facility located in the Siltara industrial area.

Updated on: Sep 26, 2025, 22:54:10 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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At least six workers were killed and five others injured after a structure collapsed at a private steel plant in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur on Friday, police said, adding that five more people are feared trapped.

The police and local administration teams are carrying out rescue efforts at the site. (Representational Image/ AFP file)

The incident took place at the Godavari Ispat Ltd plant in the Siltara industrial area on the outskirts of the city. A rescue operation is underway, Raipur superintendent of police (SP) Lal Ummed Singh said.

Six workers have died, and five others were injured in the mishap. Around five more people are feared trapped inside,” Singh added.

The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment, while police and local administration teams are carrying out rescue efforts at the site, a police officer said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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