Three members of a family, including a 10-year-old girl, died due to electrocution and two others suffered serious injuries in a village near here today, police said.
The incident took place in the house of the victims in Babupur Tola village of Satna district, they said.
"Electricity wires caught fire after a short-circuit in the house and fell on the family members sitting inside. Three members of the family died on the spot due to electric shock, while two others suffered burn injuries," said Rampur Baghelan police station in-charge R P Mishra.
The deceased are identified as Vishwas Patel (55), his dauther Maya (35) and granddaughter Anchal (10).
Vishwas Patel's wife and another daughter suffered serious injuries and were admitted in a hospital, Mishra said, adding further investigation was on.
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