Major accident in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu: Eight labourers die due to electric current during road construction

According to reports by Amar Ujala and The Hindu, a major accident has occurred in Chapoli village of Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district. In this tragedy, which took place on Monday, 02 November 2026, eight labourers working on a road construction project died after being struck by electric current. Police have provided information that the incident occurred in Chapoli village, which falls under the Udaipurwati police station area.

Udaipurwati police station SHO Rampal stated that during road construction work, a machine used for mixing road material came into contact with an 11 thousand volt high-tension power line passing overhead. As the machine touched the high-tension line, electric current began to flow through it, causing the labourers working there to be caught in the electric current, resulting in their deaths.

According to the Amar Ujala report, eight labourers lost their lives in this accident, while five other labourers are reported to be seriously injured. Upon receiving news of this serious accident, the District Collector and Superintendent of Police immediately departed for the site. Taking into account the severity of the incident, the administration has initiated further proceedings.

Expressing grief over the accident, relevant officials have been ordered to ensure that the injured receive proper treatment and that all possible assistance is provided to the affected families on an urgent basis. Along with this, instructions have also been issued to investigate the entire incident. A wave of mourning has spread among the relatives of the labourers who lost their lives in this accident.