Tragic Electrocution Accident Near Pir Jo Goth
At least six people were killed after a tractor-trolley carrying agricultural laborers came into contact with overhead electricity wires near Pir Jo Goth in Thatta, Sindh. According to police and rescue officials, the victims suffered electric shocks when the tractor-trolley collided with the power lines. The incident occurred as the laborers were reportedly returning to their village after harvesting a rice crop.
Victims Were Returning After Rice Harvest
Police said the people travelling on the tractor-trolley had been working in the fields and were on their way home after completing rice harvesting work. The vehicle reportedly came into contact with overhead electricity wires, resulting in a sudden electric shock that proved fatal for six people. Initial reports confirmed that a woman was among those killed, while other reports cited two women among the victims. Authorities are working to establish the complete details of those who died and were injured.
Injured Shifted to Civil Hospital
Rescue teams responded to the incident and transported the bodies and injured people to Civil Hospital Thatta. The injured victims were receiving medical treatment at the hospital, while the bodies were shifted for the necessary procedures. The exact number of injured has varied in early reports, with some sources initially reporting two injured and later reports referring to several injured people.
Police Begin Investigation
Police have started investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Authorities are expected to examine the condition and height of the overhead power lines, the position of the tractor-trolley, and how the vehicle came into contact with the electricity wires. The incident has once again highlighted the serious risks posed by low or improperly positioned electricity lines, particularly in agricultural areas where tractors and other heavy vehicles regularly operate.
Families Face Tragedy
The deaths have caused grief among the families of the victims and the local community. The laborers had reportedly been returning home after a day’s agricultural work when the accident occurred, turning what should have been an ordinary journey back to their village into a deadly tragedy. Further details about the identities of the deceased and the condition of those injured are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
