Hardoi (UP), Apr 21 (PTI) Two farmers were electrocuted and a child sustained burn injuries when they came in contact with a high-tension wire in a village here, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place in Kakraha Majra Purva Deoria village in the Tadiyawa area on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Dwivedi said.

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While Veerpal (42) and Satyendra (22) died on the spot, Veerpal's son Anurag (12) sustained burn injuries and was rushed to a medical college, where his condition is stated to be stable, he said.

A probe is on in the matter, the SP added.

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