Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Three Workers Electrocuted While Erecting Tent in MP
In Narsinghpur, India, three workers died when their metal ladder-platform touched a high-power electricity line while setting up a tent.
The workers were working in Gadarwara town when the accident occurred.
Two other workers were hurt and are being treated in the hospital.
The government is giving money to the families of those who died and for those who were injured.
Officials are investigating the cause of the incident.
The workers were identified by local authorities.
Three workers died in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, after an iron ladder-cum-platform touched a high-voltage power line.
The incident happened in Gadarwara town while the workers were erecting a tent.
The deceased were identified as Piyush (26), Rajesh Pali (32) and Puran Jatav (36).
Two injured workers are receiving treatment in Gadarwara, another was referred to Narsinghpur district hospital.
The Chief Minister announced ex-gratia payments to the families of the deceased and for the injured.
- Who
- Three deceased workers, identified as Piyush, Rajesh Pali, and Puran Jatav; and two injured workers.
- What
- Three workers died due to electrocution after an iron ladder-cum-platform came into contact with a high-voltage power line.
- When
- June 13, 2025, around 10:30 AM.
- Where
- Gadarwara town, Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The ladder-platform made contact with an 11 KV electricity line.
Government's Actions
Police Investigation
Response
Government's Actions
The government provided immediate financial aid to the families of the deceased and the injured.
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the incident.
- Location
- Gadarwara, Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Date
- June 13, 2025
- Fatalities
- 3
- Injured
- 2
- Cause
- Contact with high-voltage power line
- Incident
- Erecting a tent
- Ex-gratia
- Rs 2 lakh for deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured
