Lagatar24 Desk
Motihari, Dec 24: An explosion in the chimney of a brick kiln in Motihari resulted in the deaths of nine labourers. Several others were reported to be injured in the incident which took place in the Ramgarhwa police station area in Narirgir.
The rescue operation is in progress, and there were many police teams and a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team on the scene.
The injured were admitted to a local hospital, according to the district administration.
Bihar | Death toll due to the explosion in the chimney of the brick kiln in Narirgir in Ramgarhwa rises to nine. Eight people are admitted to a private hospital in Raxaul. Debris being cleared, rescue operation underway: Motihari DM
— ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2022
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief and extended condolences over the incident.
“The explosion of the chimney on a brick kiln at the East Champaran district’s Ramgarhwa police station is a tragic tragedy. The families of the deceased have my sincere condolences. For the injured, proper care must be administered in accordance with instructions. I hope they get well soon,” he tweeted.
पूर्वी चम्पारण जिले के रामगढ़वा थाना क्षेत्र में ईंट-भट्ठे की चिमनी फटने की घटना दुःखद। मृतकों के परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना है। घायलों का समुचित इलाज कराने का निर्देश दिया है। उनके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना है।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) December 23, 2022
PM Modi also expressed grief and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each victim and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a brick kiln in Motihari. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2022
