Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI) A 12-year-old boy died after he came in contact with a live wire while playing cricket in suburban Malwani on Sunday morning, a police official said.

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The deceased was identified as Hamza Akil Khan, he said.

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"The boy was playing cricket at Malwani gate number six. During the game, when he went to collect the ball lying near a water pump, he accidentally touched a live wire and collapsed," the official added.

Local residents immediately took him to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

Police registered an accidental death report, he said.

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