
3 Of Family Die In Waterlogged Home Near Kolkata Trying To Charge Phone
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The incident took place at Khardah, near Barrackpore, about 20 km from Kolkata.
Three people of a family were found dead in a waterlogged home near Kolkata on Tuesday after a day of heavy rain with authorities suspecting electrocution was the cause of death.
While one of the victims, a man, appeared to have been killed trying to charge a phone, his wife and 10-year-old son died trying to save him, officials said.
Their 4-year-old son sitting on the bed cried for help, prompting neighbours to call rescue officials.
All three were declared brought dead at the hospital. The incident took place at Khardah, near Barrackpore, about 20 km from Kolkata.
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