Sanakhemundi (Ganjam): A man died and his son sustained critical injuries after coming in contact with a high-tension wire here this morning.

The deceased person has been identified as Kora Behera of Adapada village under Hinjili police limits in Ganjam district.

According to reports, Kora Behera along with his son Tofan Behera had been to their farmland today morning. While he was digging up taro root (Saru) from the soil, an 11 KV wire snapped off and fell on him. To save his father, Tofan suffered injuries after coming in contact with the high-tension wire.

The locals rushed the duo to Adapada Primary Health Centre where Kora was declared dead. The injured youth has been sent to the MKCG Hospital for treatment.