Uttarakhand: Policemen among 15 killed in Chamoli transformer explosion
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Uttarakhand: Policemen among 15 killed in Chamoli transformer explosion

As many as 15 people died and several injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand

by WEB DESK
Jul 19, 2023, 03:15 pm IST
in Bharat, Uttarakhand
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At least 15 people died and several were injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officials said on July 19.

VIDEO | Ten people were killed and several injured after a power transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Wednesday. The injured have been admitted to the district hospital. pic.twitter.com/uJ9Orb4vTG

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 19, 2023

Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar told the media that an outpost in charge of Pipalkoti was among the persons killed. Chamoli Superintendent of Police (SP) Parmendra Doval said, “10 people died and several were injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district.”

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: 10 people died and several were injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district. Injured have been admitted to the district hospital: SP Chamoli Parmendra Doval pic.twitter.com/QKC5vpvbF5

— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2023

The police officer said that the injured persons have been admitted to the district hospital.

Speaking about the incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told the media, that “A magisterial investigation has been ordered. Helicopters are also being used to shift those injured to different medical centres for treatment”

VIDEO | “A magisterial investigation has been ordered. Helicopters are also being used to shift those injured to different medical centres for treatment,” says Uttarakhand CM @pushkardhami on the Chamoli electrocution incident. pic.twitter.com/1DVR0zs75z

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 19, 2023

As per the reports, the people are also injured due to electrocution at the under-construction Namami Gange project on the banks of the Alaknanda River and they are being air lifted to AIIMS Rishikesh by helicopter for treatment. So far 15 people have died in this incident.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: People injured due to electrocution at the under-construction Namami Gange project on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Chamoli are being air lifted to AIIMS Rishikesh by helicopter for treatment. So far 15 people have died in this incident. pic.twitter.com/IdE7cN1JtP

— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2023

Further, Uttarakhand ADG (Law and Order) V Murugesan speaking about the current situation after the incident too place, said that, “the incident took place at Namami Gange project in Pipalkoti, Chamoli. 15 people, including a sub-inspector and three homeguards, were electrocuted”.

UPDATE: VIDEO | The incident took place at Namami Gange project in Pipalkoti, Chamoli. 15 people, including a sub-inspector and three homeguards, were electrocuted. Further investigations are underway, says Uttarakhand ADG (Law and Order) V Murugesan. pic.twitter.com/VKZXKCY53L

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 19, 2023

Further investigations are underway

Further information is awaited.

(with inputs from ANI)

Topics: UttarakhandPushkar Singh DhamiAlaknanda River'Namami Gange' (project)Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh DhamiChamoli transformer explosionChamoli district
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