Three workers were seriously injured after a large stack of bricks collapsed at a brick kiln in the Betbagan area under Ambassa subdivision in Tripura’s Dhalai district on Monday afternoon.
The incident took place at the RBI brick kiln while work was underway. According to sources, a massive pile of bricks suddenly gave way, trapping three workers underneath the debris. Several other workers were present at the site when the collapse occurred.
Co-workers immediately rushed to rescue the trapped labourers and pulled them out from under the bricks. The injured workers were then taken to Kulai District Hospital for medical treatment. Their condition is reported to be serious.
Police personnel reached the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and have begun an inquiry into the matter.
The accident has raised concerns over safety measures and working conditions at brick kilns in the area, with questions being raised about whether adequate precautions were in place to prevent such mishaps.
