Electrical worker dies after suspected electrocution during installation work in Sandakan
SANDAKAN, Aug 23 — An electrical contractor worker died after he was believed to have been electrocuted while carr...
SANDAKAN, Aug 23 - A 30-year-old electrical contractor named Jai died following a suspected electrocution incident during installation work near Bandar Tabin Jaya, Sandakan, on Wednesday evening. Rescuers confirmed the victim's death at the scene by a Health Ministry medical officer. The Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station reported receiving an emergency call at 7:53 PM, with seven firefighters and a fire engine arriving at the scene at 8:03 PM.
Sandakan Fire Station Chief Jimmy Lagung explained that Sabah Electricity (SE) first cut the electricity supply to ensure the area was safe, before firefighters utilized specialized equipment to lower the victim from an electricity pole. The victim was then handed over to medical personnel for examination, after which he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The operation involved five SE personnel, two police personnel, and two Health Ministry personnel, and was completed at 9:40 PM.
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