Eight killed due to electrocution in W. India
Baku, November 2, AZERTAC
At least eight people died and a couple of others sustained burn injuries when their vehicle came into contact with a high-voltage power line in India's western state of Rajasthan, Xinhua reported.
The incident was reported from the state's Jhunjhunu district. All the deceased were laborers engaged in a road-laying project in the area. The injured were admitted to a local hospital.
According to the police, the incident occurred when a machine used for mixing gravel during road construction came into contact with an overhead high-tension electricity line.
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