Chamoli Accident: Rescue Operations In Full Flow After Transformer Explosion Kills 15 People. In Pics

In a tragic incident, as many as 15 people died due to electrocution after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Wednesday.

Chamoli Accident: Rescue Operations In Full Flow After Transformer Explosion Kills 15 People

Police personnel and other officials investigate after an accident at a power transformer in Chamoli district. The incident occurred at the site of the Namami Gange project. (Photo Source: PTI)

The injured have been shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh via helicopter. (Photo Source: PTI)

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the dependents of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the injured. (Photo Source: PTI)

Dhami ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. (Photo Source: PTI)

The causalities include a police sub-inspector and five home guards. (Image Source: PTI)

An injured being airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh after an accident in Chamoli district. (Photo Source: PTI)