Morbi (Gujarat): As many as 12 workers were killed on Wednesday after the wall of a salt factory collapsed on them near Halvad GIDC in Gujarat's Morbi district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who condoled the incident said the local authorities were assisting the affected in all possible ways.
"The tragedy in Morbi caused by a wall collapse is heart-rending. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected," Modi tweeted.
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The tragedy in Morbi caused by a wall collapse is heart-rending. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">The tragedy in Morbi caused by a wall collapse is heart-rending. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2022The tragedy in Morbi caused by a wall collapse is heart-rending. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2022
According to initial inputs, over 15 workers were working in the factory when the unfortunate incident took place. "At least 12 factory workers have died. Efforts to rescue others who might have been trapped under the debris is still on" state Labour and Employment Minister and local MLA Brijesh Merja told PTI.
According to information, nearly 30 labourers are still stuck under the rubble of the destroyed wall. The death toll, consequently, is expected to rise. Earth movers have been deployed at the mishap site to aid the rescue operation.
It is learnt that sacks of salt were kept near the wall, due to the load of which it collapsed on workers packing on the other side of the structure. The incident took place during lunch hours, which otherwise would have led to more deaths.
The PMO, meanwhile, announced that Rs 2 lakh would be provided to next of kin of each of the deceased workers from PMNRF (Prime Minister National Relief Fund). "Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragedy in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi" it said.
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Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragedy in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/AlbwctnOUy
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragedy in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/AlbwctnOUy
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2022Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragedy in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/AlbwctnOUy
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2022
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter to express grief over the tragedy. "The death of 12 people in an accident in Morbi, Gujarat is very sad. I have spoken to the Chief Minister @Bhupendrapbjp G, the administration is busy delivering relief. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. I express my condolences to the bereaved families" he said.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the kin of the victims and gave instructions to the district administration about the rescue and relief work, said a statement by his office.
