Paradip: In a tragic incident, a girl died while four other including her parents were critically injured due to electrocution in Paradip. The incident has come to the fore from Balsisahi under Kujang police limts of Odisha’s Jagatsingpur district.
The deceased has been identified as Ranu Behera, a resident of Balisahi. Ranu’s father, mother, elder brother and a neighbour were critically injured due the electrocution.
Following the incident, Ranu died on the spot, while the injured were immediately rushed to the nearby hospital. Later, one among the four was shifted to Jagatsinghur District Headquarter Hospital, as his condition deteriorated.
It is suspected that the electrocution happened due to short-circuit.
Earlier, six labourers were critically injured after coming in contact with live wire while working in Odisha’s Balasore district.
According to sources, the six labourers were working near the Baliapal bus stand in Jaleswar, when they suddenly came in contact with live wire. Due to electrocution, the four of them were critically injured.