Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Chennai Conservancy Worker Dies From Electrocution
A woman working as a sanitation worker in Chennai was killed when she accidentally stepped on a live wire.
It happened early in the morning on her way to work.
She was walking through a flooded street when the accident occurred.
The government is giving the family money to help them.
The husband will also be offered a new job.
More rain is expected in the area.
A 30-year-old conservancy worker in Chennai died from electrocution.
The incident occurred at 5 AM Saturday when she stepped on a live cable.
The woman, Varalakshmi, was on her way to work.
The Tamil Nadu Health Minister provided Rs 20 lakh in compensation to the family.
The victim's husband will receive a supervisor job with the waste management company.
- Who
- Varalakshmi, a 30-year-old conservancy worker.
- What
- A conservancy worker died due to electrocution.
- When
- Around 5 AM Saturday.
- Where
- Kannagi Nagar, Chennai.
- Why
- She stepped on an electric cable submerged in rainwater.
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- Victim
- Varalakshmi
- Age
- 30
- Occupation
- Conservancy Worker
- Location
- Kannagi Nagar, Chennai
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution
- Compensation
- Rs 20 lakh
- Husband's Job
- Supervisor at Urbaser Sumeet
Sources
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Rain lashes parts of TN, sanitation worker electrocuted in Chennai
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Rain lashes parts of TN, sanitation worker electrocuted in Chennai
