26-yr-old lineman electrocuted while repairing power line in Sirsa

Hisar: A 26-year-old assistant lineman (ALM) died after being electrocuted while repairing a power line in HSVP Sector on Tuesday. Aman, a resident of Dadri village, was working as an ALM for the past two- to two-and-a-half years.According to initial reports, Aman, along with two other employees, went to attend to a fault in the power line. Footage of CCTV cameras from a nearby house shows Aman climbing an electricity pole to carry out repairs. As he reached the top, a sudden electric surge triggered a blast and sparks, leading to a fire-like flash. The impact caused Aman to lose balance and fall from a height of around 10-15 feet. Though his colleagues rushed to his aid, he died immediately. Police have taken the body into custody and shifted it to the mortuary of the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. A video of the incident has surfaced, highlighting the severity of the accident. Family members said Aman was the sole breadwinner. He is survived by his wife, a one-year-old child and his parents. His father, Ashok Kumar, works as a labourer, while his mother is a homemaker. MSID:: 130855774 413 |
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