Details of the Incident
The victims have been identified as Shiv Raj Nishad, aged 24, his four-year-old son Shiv Mangal, and his 13-year-old niece Kriti. CCTV footage captured the moment they were riding their bike near a garbage dump when the live wire suddenly snapped and fell onto them.
The impact was immediate and devastating; within seconds, the motorcycle caught fire, leading to their tragic deaths on the spot. Eyewitnesses reported that no one was able to intervene or rescue them in time.
The Superintending Engineer of the Electricity Department, DK Singh, explained that the incident was triggered by a monkey jumping onto the wire, causing it to snap.
An inquiry has been ordered to determine why the line did not trip after the wire broke, Ashutosh Srivastava, Chief Engineer of the Electricity Department said.
Officials from the power corporation indicated that high-tension wires typically trip upon touching the ground. However, in this case, the wire may have landed on the bike or a person, causing the automatic tripping mechanism to fail.
Immediate Aftermath
Following the incident, local authorities swiftly suspended power supply in the vicinity to prevent further accidents. The Uttar Pradesh police have taken custody of the bodies and are conducting a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Compensation and Investigation
In response to this event, the Uttar Pradesh electricity department has announced compensation of ₹5 lakh for each family affected by this tragedy. Investigations are currently underway to assess responsibility and ensure that safety protocols are reviewed and reinforced to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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