Six labourers killed, several injured after wall collapses in Haridwar

New Delhi: At least six brick kiln workers were killed, and several others injured after the wall collapsed on Tuesday. The incident took place at around 8:30 AM in Lahboli village of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. 

All the injured have been taken to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, top officials have reached the spot to initiate the rescue work.  

“We received information at around 8.30 am that the wall of a brick kiln had collapsed in Lahboli village under Manglaur police station. At least six people have been confirmed dead, while several others have sustained injuries. They have been rushed to a hospital. SSP Pramendra Dobhal is at the spot,” the district police PRO said.