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8 Workers Electrocuted, 5 Injured in Rajasthan Road Construction Accident
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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Eight workers lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after an electrical incident during a road construction project in Rajasthan.
On an unspecified date, an electrical accident at a road construction site in Rajasthan claimed eight lives and left five workers injured.
The incident occurred when construction equipment was operated near exposed live wires, leading to a fatal shock.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are conducting a safety audit of the site.
The tragedy highlights the urgent need for stricter safety protocols on construction sites across the state.
Local police have secured the area and are coordinating with the construction firm to assess the situation.
The incident occurred when construction equipment was operated near exposed live wires, leading to a fatal shock.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are conducting a safety audit of the site.
The tragedy highlights the urgent need for stricter safety protocols on construction sites across the state.
Local police have secured the area and are coordinating with the construction firm to assess the situation.