“Take Care Of Mother”: Vizag Worker’s Final Message To Sons Before Death Leaves Nation Heartbroken After Steel Plant Tragedy
A heartbreaking video from the deadly Visakhapatnam Steel Plant accident has emerged online, capturing the final moments of a worker who suffered critical burn injuries in the industrial disaster. The emotional recording, reportedly made from his hospital bed, has touched people across the country as the victim delivered a last message to his family before passing away.
According to reports, the worker requested a colleague to record a video for his loved ones while undergoing treatment. Fighting severe injuries, he urged his elder son to look after his younger brother, asked both children to focus on their studies, and made an emotional appeal that has since resonated widely: “Take care of mother.” Moments after conveying his message, he reportedly lost consciousness and later succumbed to his injuries.
The tragedy unfolded at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant when a major accident occurred during steel production operations. Preliminary findings indicate that molten metal being handled at extremely high temperatures spilled during a lifting operation, triggering a devastating fire and causing catastrophic injuries to workers in the vicinity.
The incident claimed eight lives and left several others seriously injured, prompting an immediate rescue operation and a large-scale emergency response. Authorities rushed the injured to hospitals while rescue teams secured the affected area.
The accident has triggered a detailed investigation into the circumstances leading to the disaster. Officials are examining operational procedures, equipment conditions and workplace safety measures to determine whether any lapses contributed to the tragedy.
Following the incident, the Central Government announced compensation and support measures for affected families. Relief assistance includes financial aid and employment support for eligible family members of the deceased workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. In a message after the accident, he said, "Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest."
