THOOTHUKUDI: Three workers of a private thermal power plant sustained burns during a fire accident at a coal crushing unit on Monday.
Police sources said the injured were identified as S Arumugakani (32) of Eppodumvendran, S Sankarasubbu (41) of Karungulam, and S Anburaj (36) of Vallinayagapuram. They have been admitted to a private hospital for treatment and are in stable condition.
Sources said the fire broke out in the unit of a private thermal power plant at Mel Maruthur near Tharuvaikulam on Monday morning. Three workers handling coal at that time sustained burns.
Arumugakani sustained 40% burns to his hands and face. Sankarasubbu sustained 30% burns to his face, hands and legs and Anburaj has burns all over his back.
The company shifted the injured to a private hospital in Thoothukudi.
SP Albert John said the injuries were not severe and the victims are stable. A case has been registered at Tharuvaikulam and further investigation is on.