Worker electrocuted while installing lights near Kudat school
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 — A 56-year-old Filipino worker died after suffering an electric shock while installing and...
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 — A 56-year-old Filipino worker lost his life after being electrocuted while working on light installations near the perimeter fence of SRK (C) Lok Yuk Batu 1 in Kudat early today. According to the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department's Operations Control Centre, the victim was pronounced dead on the spot by Ministry of Health personnel.
The Kudat Fire and Rescue Station received a call at 8.31 am from a concerned citizen who reported the man suffering from an electric shock. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene promptly to evaluate the situation and execute rescue operations. To ensure safety, the fire and rescue team coordinated with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd to cut off the power supply before the victim could be recovered.
A total of nine firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The victim was eventually recovered and handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police for further proceedings.
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