Eight people have been killed following electrocution from high voltage live electric wire in Madhubani district. District magistrate Kuldeep Narayan said treatment of one person, who sustained burn injuries is underway at Darbhanga Medical College Hospital.
Mr. Narayan said the electricity department has given ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin who died in the accident. Acting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief on the loss of lives in the mishap.