Worker falls from electric pole, dies

Delhi | Tuesday | 21st November, 2017

Summary:

Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, November 20A worker was killed and another injured after they fell 70 feet from an electric pole near Kanjhawala while repairing a fault, said police. The incident took place on Saturday evening when the two workers climbed the pole near Shiv Vihar to repair a fault. Police suspect that the men suffered a shock after coming into contact with a live wire while repairing the base plates. They probably touched a live wire and were thrown off the pole, they said. A case of causing death due to negligence has been registered against the contractor, said police..