A 43-year-old man was electrocuted and another one was seriously injured when they came in contact with live wire at S Kota in the district today, police said.
According to S Kota Sub-Inspector of Police Sagar Babu, the victim identified as Pusarla Surya Prakash, died on the spot after coming in contact with a live wire while taking iron rod to up-stair of the building where the construction was going on.
Another person, P Prakash (45), a carpenter, who was there at the time of incident, received severe burn injuries due to the electric shock.
The injured was taken to a hospital. Doctors said he has received 60 burn injuries and is in a critical condition.
A case has been registered and investigation is going on.
