At least 15 people, including a police officer and five home guards, died due to electrocution in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday. According to initial reports, the incident happened after the transformer got exploded, electrifying a bridge. The bridge is the part of Namami Gange Project and spans over the Alaknanda River.
Around 15 people including a police sub-inspector & five home guards have died. The investigation is underway. Prima Facie reveals that there was current on the railing and the investigation will reveal the further details,” says Additional Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, V Murugesan.
The injured have been admitted to the AIIMS Rishikesh via helicopter for treatment.
Meanwhile, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami has also expressed his grief on the incident. “Extremely painful news was received of many casualties due to electrocution in Chamoli. Those injured in the accident have been sent to the nearest hospital for treatment. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into this unfortunate incident. I pray to God for the peace of the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured,” he mentioned in a tweet.
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