A contract labourer engaged in Namma Metro pillar lighting works died after allegedly suffering an electric shock during excavation work near Trinity Metro Station on Friday.

According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident occurred near Pillar No. 153, outside the metro station at 3.52 p.m. The deceased was employed by M.R. Electricals, the contractor entrusted with executing lighting works for the Namma Metro pillars.

The BMRCL said the labourer came into contact with an electric source while carrying out earth pit excavation work. He sustained a severe electric shock and was immediately rushed to the emergency ward of a private hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival, a release stated.

Officials said that the exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined. A detailed investigation has been initiated by the authorities to ascertain the circumstances that led to the fatal incident.