An 11 thousand kV wire fell on six locals and scorched them in eastern India's Jharkhand state on October 7.

The incident took place in Urmila Tower Bank More, Dhanbad, as footage shows locals and commuters standing on the roadside beneath some powerlines.

The light pole can then be seen igniting with a bright light and sparks flying as the cables touched the ground, causing a group of pedestrians fall on the ground as panic ensues among onlookers.

The incident caused a stampede, with locals rushing the victims to the nearby hospital for treatment. Moreover, further investigation into the matter is underway.

An 11 thousand kV wire fell on six locals and scorched them in eastern India's Jharkhand on October 7. The incident took place in Urmila Tower Bank More, Dhanbad.

Visual features locals and commuters stationed on the road. Within moments, the light pole blasts with fire erupting and the power cables stroke the people around. Later, the victims lifelessly fall on the ground as panic ensues among the onlookers.

The incident caused a stampede, with panic-stricken locals rushing the victims to the nearby hospital for treatment. Moreover, further investigation into the matter is underway.