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High‑Voltage Line Falls During Durga Immersion in Jabalpur, 2 Dead
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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During the immersion of the Durga idol in Jabalpur, a high‑voltage power line fell onto a tractor‑trolley, killing two young men on the spot and injuring six others.
During the Durga immersion ceremony in Jabalpur, a high‑voltage power line collapsed onto a tractor‑trolley that was carrying the idol, causing a fatal accident.
The incident left two young men dead at the scene and six others suffering electric burns and injuries.
Witnesses say that complaints about hanging power lines in the area had been filed earlier, but no remedial action was taken before the tragedy.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry and are reviewing the safety protocols for public events in the city.
The incident left two young men dead at the scene and six others suffering electric burns and injuries.
Witnesses say that complaints about hanging power lines in the area had been filed earlier, but no remedial action was taken before the tragedy.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry and are reviewing the safety protocols for public events in the city.