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CPSC warns not to use 'male-to-male' extension cords due to risk of electrocution, fire - AOL
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (163+ words) The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using hazardous extension cords, often called "suicide cords" or "widowmakers." These cords have two exposed male plugs, meaning the metal prongs can become energized when connected to power, posing…...
Odisha: Man injured after coming in contact with overhead wires while clicking selfie atop train
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (128+ words) Pic- Google map/ Piyush Kumar Bhubaneswar: A man sustained critical burn injuries after coming into contact with overhead electric wires while trying to take a selfie standing on top of a goods train at Mancheswar railway station in Bhubaneswar Sunday,…...
Villagers block traffic after lineman falls off electric pole & dies | Prayagraj News
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (26+ words) Villagers block traffic after lineman falls off electric pole & dies The Times of India - Villagers block traffic after lineman falls off electric pole & dies...
FIR against contractor after labourer electrocuted at construction site in Mumbai
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (26+ words) The Times of India - FIR against contractor after labourer electrocuted at construction site in Mumbai...
Two persons electrocuted to death in Virudhunagar district
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (238+ words) Published - May 24, 2026 09: 16 pm IST - Virudhunagar Two persons, including a 15-year-old boy, S. Kavin Pandian, were electrocuted to death when they came in contact with live electricity in two different incidents in Virudhunagar district since Saturday night. The police said that heavy…...
Overhead wire shock at Mancheswar railway station lands Rajasthan youth in hospital
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (78+ words) The Times of India - Overhead wire shock at Mancheswar railway station lands Rajasthan youth in hospital Hemanta Pradhan writes for the Times of India on education, hospital issues, transport, agriculture & tribal affairs. He has been working as a journalist since…...
Bengaluru techie electrocuted during Kali River rafting
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (79+ words) | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts Bengaluru techie electrocuted during Kali River rafting A Bengaluru techie, Mahesh, died after receiving an electric shock while river rafting in the Kali River near Ganeshgudi, Uttara Kannada. Reports claim a resort water pump…...
Safety warning issued to parents over substations and power lines this half-term
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (137+ words) Parents and carers are being urged to talk to children about staying safe this half-term. With more children expected to spend time outdoors over half-term, Northern Powergrid is urging parents and carers to talk to young people about the dangers…...
Student From Gujarat Critically Burnt While Taking Selfie On Train At Mancheswar Station | Odisha
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (118+ words) Student From Gujarat Critically Burnt While Taking Selfie On Train At Mancheswar Station Ommcom News Bhubaneswar: In yet another tragic incident highlighting the dangerous trend of taking selfies and reels in risky locations, a young man was severely electrocuted after…...
Jatra Night Turns Fatal in Ganjam After Electric Shock Claims Young Life
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (143+ words) " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " A shocking tragedy unfolded during a jatra performance in Odisha's Ganjam district after a young man died due to electric shock near the event venue. The incident took place in the Hinjilicut area where a jatra had been organized by…...