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Noida Power Line Snaps: Five Dead, Scooter Ablaze
16 Jul
Summary
- A snapped high-tension power line electrocuted five people.
- A scooter caught fire following the incident.
- Locals blamed the electricity department for maintenance failures.
In a devastating event on Wednesday evening, a high-tension 11 KV power line snapped and fell onto a road in Noida's Sector 63 area, resulting in the electrocution of five people and a scooter catching fire. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, prompting immediate rescue and relief efforts by the police and local residents.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the power line failure led to immediate fatalities and the ignition of a scooter. Eyewitnesses reported sparks flying as the wire fell, adding to the chaos. The injured, identified as Nidhi, Priya, Mukesh Ram, Pavitra, and Ravi Chaudhary, were rushed to the hospital. Ravi Chaudhary's condition is critical, while the others are reportedly out of danger.
Locals present at the scene expressed anger and frustration, accusing the electricity department of negligence and failing to maintain the power lines in a timely manner. The police have launched an investigation into the accident and have requested a detailed report from the electricity department to ascertain the exact cause of the failure. The incident highlights critical concerns regarding electrical infrastructure maintenance.
