Caught on camera: Two young men burned alive after iron pole contacts high-tension line

Mancherial (The Uttam Hindu): A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Telangana's Mancherial district. A seemingly minor oversight led to the tragic deaths of two young men in the blink of an eye. The two men, who were near a petrol pump, came in contact with a high-tension line and were burned alive on the spot. CCTV footage of this horrific incident has also surfaced, and is rapidly going viral on social media.

How did this tragic accident happen?

This entire incident took place in the Dandepalli area of ​​Mancherial district. According to reports, the accident occurred near the Indian Oil petrol pump in Madaripet when an iron pole suddenly struck a main power line. Unfortunately, the two young men were very close to the pole at the time. Due to the high voltage current running through the iron pole, they received a severe electric shock and were instantly engulfed in flames.

Identification of the deceased

The two young men who lost their lives in this horrific accident have been identified. One of the deceased was identified as Salla Lakshminarayana, a resident of Madaripet village, while the other was Nagaraju, a resident of Velnuru village. The sudden deaths of these two young men have cast a pall of gloom over both villages, and their families are inconsolable.

The horrific scene was seen in CCTV footage

The CCTV footage of the entire incident is spine-chilling. The footage clearly shows how, within seconds of being struck, both young men erupted into a ball of fire. The video is so disturbing and horrifying that it's unwatchable. The incident has left local residents deeply shocked and stunned by this tragic incident.