IKEDC worker survives electric shock while repairing power pole in Lagos
A technician with Ikeja Electric Plc, IKEDC, has survived an electric shock while carrying out work on a power pole around Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos State. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing panic among residents and commuters in the area as the technician was left trapped on an elevated ladder following the electric shock. Footage […] IKEDC worker survives electric shock while repairing…
A technician with Ikeja Electric Plc, IKEDC, survived an electric shock incident while working on a power pole near Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos State. On Thursday, the worker was left trapped on an elevated ladder after the shock, causing alarm among residents and commuters in the vicinity. Footage showed two IKEDC field workers trying to rescue the unconscious colleague, who appeared to be trapped against the power pole.
Despite the initial shock, the technician was able to move his arms and body as his colleagues worked to bring him down safely. An eyewitness confirmed the technician survived the incident and was not dead, urging people to stay calm. The video went viral online, sparking concern over the risks faced by electricity workers during their daily tasks.
Ikeja Electric confirmed the technician's survival and stated that he is receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The company's Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, assured that safety protocols were being reinforced to prevent such incidents from happening again.
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