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Crime
Three Youths Die After 11KV Wire Falls on Bike in Karauli
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 03:15 PM
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Tragedy struck in Karauli's Bhopur village when a fallen 11KV electricity wire electrocuted three friends riding a motorcycle, causing the bike to catch fire and resulting in their immediate deaths.
In a tragic incident in Bhopur village, near Todabhim in Karauli district, Rajasthan, three young friends lost their lives after an 11KV high-tension wire fell onto the road. The unfortunate event occurred while the trio was riding a motorcycle.
According to initial reports, the live wire came into contact with the motorcycle, immediately igniting it and causing severe electrocution to the riders. All three friends succumbed to their injuries on the spot, with the motorcycle reportedly burning to ashes.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting concerns about the safety of overhead electrical infrastructure.
According to initial reports, the live wire came into contact with the motorcycle, immediately igniting it and causing severe electrocution to the riders. All three friends succumbed to their injuries on the spot, with the motorcycle reportedly burning to ashes.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting concerns about the safety of overhead electrical infrastructure.