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Labourer Dies from Electrocution During Bengaluru Metro Work
A labourer tragically died from electrocution while working on lighting installations for the Bengaluru Metro. The incident occurred during ongoing metro construction.
26 Jun, 18:23 — 27 Jun, 02:53
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago
Man electrocuted during Bengaluru Metro lighting work
Tragedy struck near Trinity Circle as a labourer, Gurappa, was electrocuted while working on Namma Metro pillar lighting. He accidentally struck an underground live wire during excavation. Meanwhile, a woman's chain caused a brief disruption on the Purple Line, delaying services. BMRCL also announced early Metro operations on June 27 to support a BDA plantation drive and walkathon.
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Bengaluru Labourer Dies Of Electrocution During Metro Work
The labourer reportedly came into contact with an electric source while carrying out the excavation.
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First report: Times of India · 26 Jun, 18:23|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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