Guwahati: At least 9 people were dead and several others were injured when a brick kiln chimney erupted in Bihar. The injured have reportedly been taken to hospitals and rescue teams are on the spot.
The Motihari Police said, “Nine people died and several others were injured due to the explosion in the chimney of the brick kiln in Narirgir of Ramgarhwa PS. The injured were admitted to a hospital. Rescue operation is underway. ASP Raxaul, police teams are present with SDRF teams at the spot.”
“Victims have sustained severe injuries and suffered breathlessness due to the explosion in the chimney of the brick kiln in Narirgir. Seven to eight people have been admitted while three were shifted to ventilator,” Sujit Kumar, Supt, SRP Hospital, Motihari said.
The incident took place at the brick kiln in the Ramgarhwa area in Motihari, they said.
Among those killed was the owner of the brick kiln, Mohd Ishrar, police said.
“The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police have rushed to the spot. The rescue operation is also on,” said a statement issued by the Bihar Police headquarters.
PM Modi expressed sorrow for the loss of life and offered ex-gratia payments from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund of Rs 2 lakh to each deceased person’s next of kin and Rs 50,000 to each injured person.
He stated that there were numerous fire tenders at the scene.
Expressing sorrow over the deaths, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “May the almighty give strength to the affected families to bear the loss of lives.”
He directed officials to ensure that all injured persons get good treatment.