Tipper Driver Dies After Truck Bed Contacts High-Voltage Power Line in Siraha

 A tipper driver died on Friday morning after the truck bed of his vehicle came into contact with a high-voltage power line in Gurudham, Ward No. 2 of Golbazar Municipality.

The deceased has been identified as Santosh Sah, 43, a local resident. According to authorities, the incident occurred when the raised bed of the tipper truck touched an overhead electricity transmission line, causing the vehicle to become electrified.

Police from Nepal Police said the SirahaElectrocutionIncident happened during unloading operations. Sah reportedly suffered severe electric shock at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the contact with the high-voltage line triggered the fatal accident. Officials have stated that further inquiries are underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the GolbazarMunicipalityAccident.

Local authorities have urged drivers and construction workers to exercise caution when operating heavy vehicles near overhead power lines. Safety experts note that raised truck beds and cranes can pose serious risks if proper distance from transmission lines is not maintained.

The HighVoltagePowerLineFatalityNepal case highlights the dangers associated with working around electrical infrastructure. Police have initiated necessary legal procedures, and the body has been handed over to the family following formalities.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident while advising strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent similar accidents in the future.