Berger Paints India Ltd on Friday said that one of the 23 employees hospitalised after a fire at its Howrah Plant on Wednesday has succumbed to his injuries, while 17 are out of danger and expected to be discharged soon.
One of the contractual employees, who had suffered injuries and was in a critical condition, has passed away on Friday, said Berger Paints in an official update on the medical condition of the injured employees.
"Of the 23 employees who have been receiving medical attention, 17 are out of danger and most of them are expected to be released soon," the company said, adding that other critical patients are being provided with the best-possible medical attention.
