4 workers hurt as brick wall collapses at kiln

Four workers were injured, one seriously, when a brick wall collapsed at a kiln on Raikot Road in Jagraon today. The incident occurred around 1 pm. when the workers were loading bricks on a trailer. The kiln was reportedly owned...

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, Updated At : 05:42 AM Feb 16, 2025 IST

The wall that fell was a temporary structure used to hold brick sawdust. Reports indicate a worker slipped while climbing on the wall, causing it to collapse.

The injured workers, identified as Chiranji Lal, Bablu, Shivaansh and Vikas, were taken to the Jagraon Sub-Divisional Hospital. Chiranji Lal, whose injuries were severe, was later transferred to another facility for further treatment.

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