Tragic Encounter with High Tension Wire Claims One Life, Injures Another

A labourer died and a petrol pump owner was severely burnt after an iron ladder they were carrying contacted a high tension wire in a tragic accident on Monday. One victim died instantly, while the other was hospitalized with severe burns.

In a tragic incident on Monday afternoon, a 50-year-old labourer lost his life while a petrol pump owner suffered severe burns after coming into contact with a high tension wire, police reported.

Authorities stated that Raju, also known as Riyazuddin, along with petrol pump owner Nand Kishore Pandey, were handling an iron ladder when it inadvertently touched the high tension electricity line.

As a result, Raju died instantly at the scene, while Pandey sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, according to Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Triguna Bisen.

(With inputs from agencies.)