Eight workers died when a machine used for mixing gravel on a road‑laying project collided with a high‑voltage power line in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Sunday.
Local police reported that the construction vehicle hit the overhead high‑tension line, causing an immediate electric shock that led to the deaths of the eight laborers on site.
In addition to the fatalities, several workers sustained burn injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The incident, which took place during a road‑construction effort, highlights the dangers of electrical hazards for workers and the need for strict safety protocols near power infrastructure.
