Jaipur. A major accident occurred during road construction on Monday morning in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Eight laborers died after being hit by a high tension power line in Chapoli village of Udaipurwati area, while some others were injured. There was chaos at the spot after the accident. As soon as the information was received, senior police and administration officials reached the spot.

Udaipurwati police station officer Rampal said that road construction work was going on in Chapoli village. On Monday morning, the gravel mixing machine came in contact with the high tension power line passing above. Due to this, current spread in the machine and the workers working there got affected by it. He informed about the death of eight laborers. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospital.

The villagers were building the road with public cooperation.

According to the information received, the villagers were working together to get a road passing through the forest area paved. This accident happened during this time. According to initial information, the road construction work was being done on a small scale at the private level with public cooperation.

Energy Minister ordered investigation

Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar has ordered an investigation into the accident. He said that technical officials are being sent to the spot to find out the cause of the incident. The minister said that if any departmental or technical lapse is revealed in the investigation, action will be taken against those responsible.

Ashok Gehlot expressed grief, demanded compensation

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed grief over the accident that took place in Chapoli village of Jhunjhunu. He said that the painful death of many laborers due to electrocution in Udaipurwati is very sad and touching. This entire matter should be investigated so that it can be known how the accident happened during road construction and who is responsible for these deaths.

Gehlot wrote on social media platform X that he is pained to imagine the pain of the families who lost their relatives in the accident. He demanded the state government to provide appropriate compensation and all possible assistance to the families of the deceased.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has expressed grief over the accident. He wrote on social media platform X that the news of untimely death of workers due to electrocution in Jhunjhunu is sad. The concerned officials have been instructed to provide proper treatment to the injured and provide all possible assistance to the affected families immediately. Besides, instructions have also been given to investigate the incident. Paying tribute to the departed souls, the Chief Minister prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and strength to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.

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