UP man trapped in live wires after tree falls, shopkeeper rushes to save him

A tree branch snapped the power lines in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, leaving an elderly man caught in the live wires. A video of the man's prompt rescue by locals has gone viral.

In Short

• A weakened tree section collapsed near Saluja Gift Corner on Sunday evening
• The branch snapped overhead cables, leaving charged wires strewn across the road
• The passer-by dodged the branch but stepped onto the live line

An elderly man in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor narrowly escaped a fatal accident when a weakened tree branch crashed onto overhead power lines, bringing live wires down onto a busy road. A shopkeeper standing nearby then used a chair and a stick to help free him from the wires.

The elderly man happened to be walking through the area when the tree came down. He managed to avoid the falling branch, but moments later came into contact with the live wires and suffered electric shocks.

His condition left people nearby alarmed. However, with the wires lying across the road and the risk of electrocution, no one could safely rush towards him.

That was when Pankaj Agarwal, who runs a shop nearby, decided to intervene.

Agarwal first used a chair to try to separate the man from the wire. When that did not work, he picked up a stick and tried to move him away from the live cable. Other people eventually joined the effort.

After several attempts, they managed to free the elderly man from the wires and move him to safety. He was then taken for medical treatment as his condition was serious.

Watch the video here:

The dramatic rescue was captured by a nearby CCTV camera. The footage showed the tree collapsing, the wires falling onto the road and the frantic rescue that followed.

The incident has since raised concerns among residents about the condition of old trees in the area, particularly those growing close to electricity lines. Locals have urged authorities to inspect such trees and remove or trim those that pose a danger.

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