A lineman in Purnia, Bihar got severely electrocuted when he came in contact with an 11,000-volt wire. The incident occurred when the lineman screamed for help, prompting another lineman to come to his rescue. After the incident, the injured youth was admitted to the GMC Hospital in Purnia, where doctors referred him to a higher center due to his critical condition.
The incident took place in the Sudin Chowk area of the Maranga police station in Purnia. The lineman was working on fixing an electrical fault when he accidentally touched the high-voltage wire. The scream alerted his colleague, who rushed to save him. However, the lineman’s condition was so delicate that he had to be admitted to the GMC Hospital for further treatment.
Upon seeing the lineman’s fragile condition, the doctors at GMC Hospital immediately referred him to a higher center for specialized care. It is crucial for the lineman to receive prompt and appropriate medical attention due to the severity of his injuries caused by the electric shock. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by electrical workers in their line of duty and the importance of safety precautions to prevent such accidents.
