Three people die after borewell pipe hits 11,000‑volt line in Mathura, UP
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the Shergarh area of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, a boring pipe struck an 11,000‑volt overhead power line while workers were digging a borewell. Three people were killed, including two labourers, and others were injured. Police said the incident occurred on Thursday and involved a pipe from a nearby submersible installation. The accident highlights the danger of underground work near high‑voltage lines.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
Sources
- Two labourers among three electrocuted while digging borewell in UP's Mathura — Deccan Herald (center)
- 19-year-old killed, three injured as DJ vehicle touches high-voltage wire during idol immersion in Odisha — The New Indian Express (center)