Karnataka: Truck carrying mining explosives tear into pieces after blast, 8 killed, tremors felt in the nearby areas; PM Modi expresses grief (Videos)

Shivamogga:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has condoled the loss of lives in an incident of a stone quarry blast, which took place at the outskirts of the city last night, in which eight people had been killed and several others sustained injuries.

The Prime minister in a Twitter message had stated that “Pained by the loss of lives in Shivamogga. Condolences to the bereaved families”.

The Prime minister in his message also assured to secure all possible assistance to the affected in the incident.

Earthquake in malenadu region of Karnataka is just unbelievable and unimaginable. What’s happening on 21st jan of 21st year of 21st century?!! Such natural places are going through energy imbalances!
In shock and concerned as well. Prayers #Shivamogga#Karnataka pic.twitter.com/lrRoN8UxuX

— Ghewar Marwadi #IAS (@GhewarBishnoiB) January 21, 2021

Meanwhile, Chief minister B S Yediyurappa, expressing shock over the incident, had sought an immediate report over the incident and had also ordered for a high-level inquiry into the incident.

TODAY IN SHIVAMOGGA AT 10:28 PM EARTHQUAKE TYPE. pic.twitter.com/cY7XyClnpR

— S.p Santhosh Kumar 8885 (@1957CGP) January 21, 2021

It may be recalled in a powerful blast, caused by gelatin sticks stored in a truck that had reverberated the city and people had come out from their houses, fearing an earthquake.

Earthquake experience #Shivamogga #Shimoga #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/czCviOYkgg

— ????? ??????? (Appu Kannadiga) (@ShimogaAppu) January 21, 2021

The high-intensity blast took place near Hunasodu village located in the outskirts of the city, and the entire truck, which was carrying the blasting material tore to pieces.

This is Hunasondi village in Shivamogga where the blast occured last night. Lastest info suggests an explosives laden truck exploded near the quarry that may have caused a sonic boom which was heard & felt in a 30km radius. 5 confirmed dead. #ShivamoggaBlast pic.twitter.com/BpKaAXsOTU

— Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) January 22, 2021

All the victims were reportedly hailed from Bihar, and working at the stone crushing site as labourers, the sources added. (UNI)