Tragic Incident in Surat: Man Electrocuted after Accidentally Touching PNG Gas Pipeline
Surat has been experiencing heavy rainfall since late Tuesday night, resulting in waterlogging in many low-lying areas of Udhana. It is during these challenging circumstances that the incident took place. Pradeep unknowingly came into contact with the gas pipeline, resulting in a fatal electrocution.
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Surat : In a deeply unfortunate incident, a man named Pradeep Kumar lost his life after being electrocuted while accidentally touching a PNG (Piped Natural Gas) pipeline. The incident occurred in Radhakrishna Society located in Udhana, Surat. The sudden and tragic event has left the community in shock and mourning.
Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Radhakrishna Society, was employed in a garment factory in Surat. He had recently embarked on a new chapter of his life, having been married just a couple of months ago. However, his life was tragically cut short due to the unforeseen accident.
Surat has been experiencing heavy rainfall since late Tuesday night, resulting in waterlogging in many low-lying areas of Udhana. It is during these challenging circumstances that the incident took place. Pradeep unknowingly came into contact with the gas pipeline, resulting in a fatal electrocution.
As soon as the accident occurred, Pradeep was immediately rushed to the New Civil Hospital for emergency medical treatment. However, the doctors on duty, after their best efforts, sadly declared him brought dead. The news of Pradeep’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving his family and loved ones devastated.
The exact cause of the electrocution is believed to be an electric current that passed into Pradeep’s house through the underground gas pipeline. The unprecedented combination of heavy rains and the presence of electric current in the pipeline created a hazardous situation, resulting in this unfortunate incident.
Upon hearing the distressing news, Pradeep’s sisters were horrified and immediately sought assistance from the people around them. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of utility infrastructure, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Local authorities and concerned agencies have been alerted about the incident, and it is expected that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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