Eight labourers die of electrocution while working on road-construction project in Rajasthan

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Jhunjhunu: At least eight labourers were electrocuted while working at a road construction site in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan on Monday, police said.

The incident took place in Chhapoli village, under the Udaipurwati police station area.

As per report, a gravel-mixing machine at the site came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line, causing electricity to pass through the equipment and electrocuting the workers nearby, killing five labourers died on the spot, while three others succumbed to injuries at the hospital.

Immediately, many locals began rescue efforts and shifted the injured to a hospital.

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Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident and ordered a high-level probe. He also sought a detailed report from the district collector and directed officials to ensure prompt and proper treatment of the injured.

“Instructions have been issued to the concerned officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured, provide immediate all possible assistance to the affected families, and investigate the incident,” he posts on X.

The chief minister also directed minister Jhabar Singh Kharra to visit the spot and ensure all possible assistance to those affected by the incident.

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