Rajasthan: 8 electrocuted in Jhunjhunu as concrete mixture machine catches current from 11000V high tension line

Jaipur, Nov 2 (UNI) At least eight people were electrocuted and five others injured after a concrete mixer machine they were using to lay a private road, came into contact with an overhead 11,000-volt high-tension line at Chhapoli in the Udaipurwati area of Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on Monday. According to preliminary reports, District Collector Arun Garg said the victims were engaged in laying a road being constructed privately by local villagers through community contributions, without the involvement or knowledge of the government. Administrative and police officials rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Udaipurwati Hospital. A hospital spokesperson…