Tragic Accident in Pratapgarh: Electricity Pole Falls on Car, SP Leader Dies

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Moneycontrol•16-02-2026, 10:45
Tragic Accident in Pratapgarh: Electricity Pole Falls on Car, SP Leader Dies
- •A 1,000 kg electricity pole fell on a moving car in Pratapgarh's Antu area, killing a Samajwadi Party leader.
- •The victim, 47-year-old Lal Bahadur Yadav, was a contractor and had contested the 2022 Nagar Panchayat elections.
- •Eyewitnesses reported the pole fell suddenly, giving the driver no time to react.
- •Local residents accused workers and officials of negligence, citing lack of safety regulations during installation.
- •Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, promising action against those responsible.
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