Truck driver electrocuted in vehicle

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Faisalabad:A truck driver was electrocuted to death,while his helper suffered burns near Sugar Morr, Sheikhupura Road here on Wednesday.

According to Rescue-1122, a Mazda truck loaded with yarn was being unloaded when an iron pillar of the truck touched live electricity wires. The driver identified as Zakaullah s/o Allah Ditta resident of Bara Manawala suffered severe electric shocks and died instantly,whereas Ali Raza s/o Akram of Bucheki received burn injuries. He was rushed to the burn unit of Allied Hospital.

Rescue team handed over the body to the police concerned.