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Two workers killed, four injured in power‑pole electrocution in Chhattisgarh
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:01 AM
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Two utility workers died and four others were hurt when a power pole they were moving caused an electric shock in Chhattisgarh.
Two workers were electrocuted while attempting to shift a power pole in Chhattisgarh, resulting in their deaths. Four additional labourers present at the site suffered injuries of varying severity.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident and arrived at the location to provide medical assistance to the injured. The deceased were declared dead at the scene, while the injured were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the electrocution and to assess compliance with safety protocols during pole‑shifting operations. The investigation aims to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident and arrived at the location to provide medical assistance to the injured. The deceased were declared dead at the scene, while the injured were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the electrocution and to assess compliance with safety protocols during pole‑shifting operations. The investigation aims to prevent similar accidents in the future.