Rayagada: In a tragic incident reported from Jimidipeta Railway Station in Rayagada, a youth was instantly charred to death after touching a high voltage electricity wire.
The identity of the deceased person is yet to be ascertained.
According to reports, the youth climbed atop the 12375 – Jasidih Weekly Superfast Express train. He was immediately spotted by a guard, who informed the matter to the loco pilot.
Acting on information, the loco pilot stopped the train at the Jimidipeta (Jemadeipentha) Railway Station and asked the youth to get down of it. The youth then touched the overhead wires and died on the spot.
Following this, GRP and RPF personnel reached the spot and sent the body to the District Headquarters Hospital, Rayagada, for post-mortem.