A sudden and tragic industrial accident at a brick kiln in Tripura's Dhalai district resulted in the immediate death of three workers on Wednesday morning. A fourth worker succumbed to injuries later in the hospital, raising the death toll to four. Three other labourers sustained serious injuries in the incident.
The Moment of Tragedy in Kamalpur
The disaster struck at a brick kiln located near the Halahali block under Kamalpur. According to local police reports, work had commenced as usual at 10 am and was proceeding normally. However, around an hour later, the towering chimney of the kiln, which stood high above ground level, unexpectedly gave way. It collapsed with a deafening noise, crashing down onto the workers who were engaged in their daily tasks directly below.
The workers beneath the structure had no time to react or escape and were tragically crushed under the immense weight of the falling chimney. The scene was one of immediate chaos and devastation.
Victims Identified, Injured Rushed for Treatment
The authorities have identified the four workers who lost their lives in the calamity. The deceased are Subal Debnath (55), Pinku Shil (37), Anil Gautam (49), and Sajal Malakar (40). The three injured labourers, who suffered serious wounds, were quickly shifted to the Agartala Government Medical College hospital for advanced medical care. Their condition is reported to be critical.
Aftermath and Focus on Safety
The shocking incident has cast a spotlight on the working conditions and safety protocols at industrial sites, particularly brick kilns, which often employ daily wage labourers. The police have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the chimney's collapse. Preliminary assessments point towards a possible structural failure, but a detailed technical examination is awaited.
This accident in Dhalai district underscores the urgent need for stringent enforcement of workplace safety regulations to prevent such heartbreaking loss of life in the future. The community in Kamalpur is in mourning as families come to terms with the sudden demise of their primary breadwinners.
