Eight road construction workers died and several others suffered severe burns after electrocution in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police officials confirmed.
The tragic incident occurred in Chapoli village during ongoing road construction work. A gravel mixing machine accidentally contacted an overhead high-tension power line.
Electric current instantly surged through the heavy machinery. The strong high-voltage shock struck the labourers working nearby on the site.
Udaipurwati Station House Officer Rampal confirmed the fatalities. Emergency teams immediately rushed all the injured workers to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The lethal accident sparked intense anger among local residents. Outraged villagers gathered at the construction site and staged an immediate protest against authorities.
Protesters demanded immediate accountability from the site supervisors. They blamed negligence regarding electrical safety protocols for the loss of lives.
Police and administrative officials promptly reached the scene. Authorities are currently verifying the exact identities of the deceased workers.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed deep condolences over the deaths. He instructed regional officials to provide all possible assistance to affected families.
Sharma also ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. He directed medical staff to ensure proper and immediate treatment for all injured.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called the accident heart-wrenching. He urged the state government to deliver adequate monetary compensation to the victims’ families.
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