MP News: Chhatarpur Truck Driver Dies After Contact With High-Tension Wire

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A truck driver died in a tragic accident after coming in contact with a high-tension power line in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, as reported on Thursday.

According to information, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon near the Army camp on Ishanagar Road in the Nowgong area. 

The driver, a resident of Saleha village, had parked his truck near a warehouse to unload cement. 

He climbed on the truck to remove the tarpaulin. This is when he accidentally came in contact with a high-tension wire passing overhead.

He suffered severe electric shock and his body was badly burnt, with around 40% of burn. 

Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and informed the electricity department. The power supply was shut off, and the body was brought down.

Authorities have started an investigation into the incident. The accident caused a traffic jam in the area, and locals were left shocked by the tragic scene. 

The body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family.

Further details are awaited in the matter.

Similar incident reported 3 days ago

On March 29, a 27-year-old harvester operator died in Chhatarpur after his machine came into contact with an 11 kV high-tension power line during wheat harvesting in Negunwa village. 

The impact caused a short circuit, which erupted a fire which quickly engulfed the man.

The accident caused damage worth around ₹30 - ₹32 lakh. It also destroyed the standing crops. Locals and bystanders tried to extinguish the fire, but significant damage had already occurred.