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Electrician killed in freak mishap in Thoraipakkam

A 23-year-old electrician working at a construction site in Thoraipakkam died after his head hit a wall while using a service lift on Friday evening.

Express News Service

CHENNAI: A 23-year-old electrician working at a construction site in Thoraipakkam died after his head hit a wall while using a service lift on Friday evening. 

The deceased was identified as Srinath from Kolapakkam. On Friday evening, Srinath was operating a temporary service lift to reach the first floor. When he tried to bend and throw out a paper, his head hit a protruding wall and he got wedged between the lift and roof, police said.

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