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28-year-old electrician dies during repair work after power outage in Maharashtra's Palghar
Updated On: 30 May, 2025 07:45 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Power supply had been switched off while the repair work was going on following an outage. As the deceased climbed an electricity pole, the power suddenly returned and he received a shock, said a police official

The MSEDCL has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident. Representational Pic/File
A 28-year-old electrician hired by the state power distribution firm Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for a repair work died due to electrocution in Arnala area of the district on Friday morning while three others suffered serious injuries, police said, reported the PTI.
The deceased was identified as Jayesh Gharat.
Power supply had been switched off while the repair work was going on following an outage. As Gharat climbed an electricity pole, the power suddenly returned and he received a shock, said a local police official, according to the PTI.
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