12 workers dead in wall collapse at Guj salt plant

May 18, 2022 14:40

At least 12 labourers were killed when a wall collapsed at a salt packaging factory in Gujarat's Morbi district on Wednesday, officials said.

The tragic incident took place at Sagar Salt factory situated inside the Halvad industrial area, said state Labour and Employment Minister and local MLA Brijesh Merja.

"At least 12 factory workers have died. Efforts to rescue others who might have been trapped under the debris is still on," he said.

PM Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives. The injured will be given Rs 50,000.

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