Jaipur, March 10 A farmer and his son died from electrocution after coming into contact with a live wire while working in a field in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan on Tuesday, police said.
The incident apparently occurred while the two were using a trolley to spread fertilizer in the field. A live wire hanging overhead came into contact with the trolley, electrocuting the vehicle and causing severe burns to the father and son, police said.
Villagers rushed them to the local community health center, but both succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
The deceased were identified as Govardhan (60) and his son Narendra Dangi (25), residents of Kharkhada village, Arnod police station in-charge Shivlal Meena said, adding that post-mortem examinations have been conducted and the bodies have been handed over to the family.