Guwahati: In an unfortunate incident, at least four workers were killed and 20 others sustained severe injuries following the collapse of a three-storey rice mill at Haryana’s Karnal.
This was informed by administration on Tuesday.
Initial reports indicate that 150 workers were inside the building at the time the fatal incident occurred. According to the administration, individuals injured in the incident were rushed to a hospital immediately for medical attention.
The deputy commissioner (DC) of Karnal, Anish Yadav was quoted by ANI as saying, “A total of 24 people have been affected out of which 20 are injured and 4 are dead. Around 150 workers were inside the building when the incident took place. The injured have been admitted to a hospital.”
“Prima facie we found that the building had some defects. A committee will be formed to investigate the incident. Legal action will be taken against the rice mill owners,” added the DC.
A team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is on its way to the scene to begin the search and rescue operation.
The superintendent of police (SP) Karnal, Shashank Kumar said, “Four people are dead and 20 were injured in the incident. We have started the rescue operation. NDRF and SDRF teams will also reach here. No one is missing now, we have cross-checked the list of workers.”