Six-year-old boy dies of electrocution in Vizag
A six-year-old boy died from electrocution in Visakhapatnam after coming into contact with a damaged earth wire while retrieving a cricket ball. Local authorities are investigating potential negligence by contractors involved in recent electrical infrastructure work.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety concerns regarding the maintenance and installation of electrical infrastructure in residential areas.
A six-year-old boy, died due to electrocution while playing cricket at Renuka Residency in the GCC Layout of Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
The article reports on a tragic accident and the subsequent investigation without taking a side on the culpability of the contractors.
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