3 die of electrocution in rural Surendranagar; 4 others critical

Surendranagar: Seven people were electrocuted today in Bubvana village in Dasada Taluka. Three of them lost their lives on the spot, while the condition of the remaining four individuals involved in the incident is critical.

The incident occurred in Buvana when farm laborers were heading to the fields early in the morning with a tractor carrying iron sheets, which were around 10-12 feet high. As these iron sheets came in contact with the overhead electricity line, the current passed down, electrocuting the people riding in the tractor.

Three individuals riding in the tractor died instantly upon electrocution, while four to five others sustained serious injuries. The critically injured individuals were taken to Viramgam Hospital. Their condition is severe, and there is a possibility of an increase in the death toll.

Upon receiving the report of the incident, a team, including the police and Mamlatdar, reached the spot, initiating an investigation into the matter. All the victims are from Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. DeshGujarat