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Eight Children Electrocuted by 11kV Line During Durga Immersion in Satna, Two Critical
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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During the Durga idol immersion in Satna, an 11‑kilovolt power line struck a tractor‑trailer carrying eight children returning from the ceremony, injuring more than six people, with two children in critical condition.
A tragic electrical accident occurred in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, as a tractor‑trailer transporting eight children back from a Durga idol immersion came into contact with an 11‑kilovolt overhead line. The shock affected the children and several other passengers on the vehicle.
Reports indicate that more than six individuals sustained injuries in the incident. Among the eight children, two are reported to be in serious condition while the others received medical attention for varying degrees of electric shock.
All the injured have been rushed to the district hospital, where doctors are providing treatment and monitoring the critical cases. Local emergency services and police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and are assisting with rescue and investigation efforts.
Reports indicate that more than six individuals sustained injuries in the incident. Among the eight children, two are reported to be in serious condition while the others received medical attention for varying degrees of electric shock.
All the injured have been rushed to the district hospital, where doctors are providing treatment and monitoring the critical cases. Local emergency services and police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and are assisting with rescue and investigation efforts.