At least 15 people died by electrocution and seven others were injured after a power transformer exploded at the Namami Gange project site on the banks of the Alaknanda river in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand on Wednesday, said officials.
The injured have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered an investigation into the incident.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: 10 people died and several were injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district. Injured have been admitted to the district hospital: SP Chamoli Parmendra Doval pic.twitter.com/QKC5vpvbF5
— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2023
"Around 15 people including a police sub-inspector & five home guards have died. Investigation is underway. Prima Facie reveals that there was current on the railing and the investigation will reveal the further details," says Additional Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, V… pic.twitter.com/ucNI2tFzZq
— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2023
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