28-Year-Old Man Electrocuted After Falling Into Collapsed Delhi Road
A 28-year-old man was electrocuted in Delhi's Surajmal Vihar after a section of the road near an electricity pole collapsed, trapping him and exposing him to a live wire. Police are investigating alleged negligence by civic agencies.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights critical infrastructure safety failures in urban areas, raising concerns about public safety and the accountability of civic bodies in maintaining roads and electrical systems.
A 28-year-old pedestrian was electrocuted in Surajmal Vihar after a small section of the road near an electricity pole reportedly caved in, trapping him up to his waist and bringing him into contact with a live wire, police said on Friday.The incident took place on Thursday morning when Sandeep, a caregiver, was returning home after attending to an older person, they said. According to the preliminary enquiry, Sandeep was crossing road number 58 when the unpaved road near an electricity pole on the divider reportedly caved in.He fell into a nearly three-foot-deep pit and was trapped up to his waist.Police said an electric current was allegedly passing through the lower portion of the pole, causing Sandeep to suffer an electric shock and die at the spot.Police received a PCR call regarding the incident around 7:30…
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