8 Workers Killed After Roadwork Machine Touches Power Line In Rajasthan

Published 02 Nov 2026, 18:26 IST

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Eight road construction workers died and several others suffered severe burns after electrocution in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police officials confirmed. The tragic incident occurred in Chapoli village during ongoing road construction work. A gravel mixing machine accidentally…

— The Avenue Mail
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Udaipurwati SHO Rampal said the machine being used to mix gravel came into contact with an overhead power line.

— NDTV

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Udaipurwati SHO Rampal said the machine being used to mix gravel came into contact with an overhead power line.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 02 Nov 2026, 18:26 IST

8 Workers Killed After Roadwork Machine Touches Power Line In Rajasthan

Udaipurwati SHO Rampal said the machine being used to mix gravel came into contact with an overhead power line.

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The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail 02 Nov 2026, 14:43 IST

8 killed, several burned in Rajasthan roadwork electrocution

Eight road construction workers died and several others suffered severe burns after electrocution in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police officials confirmed. The tragic incident occurred in Chapoli village during ongoing road construction work. A gravel mixing machine accidentally…

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