{
  "id": 2698101,
  "title": "Electrical worker dies after suspected electrocution during installation work in Sandakan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/electrical-worker-dies-after-suspected-electrocution-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/23/electrical-worker-dies-after-suspected-electrocution-during-installation-work-in-sandakan/232364"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SANDAKAN, Aug 23 — An electrical contractor worker died after he was believed to have been electrocuted while carr...",
  "key_points": [
    "30-year-old electrical contractor Jai dies in Sandakan.",
    "Suspected electrocution during installation work near Bandar Tabin Jaya.",
    "Rescue and fire personnel arrive at scene at 8:03 PM."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights the risks faced by electrical workers on the job, and the need for safety protocols to be in place and enforced during installation work.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Electrical worker dies after suspected electrocution during installation work in Sandakan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/electrical-worker-dies-after-suspected-electrocution-during-2699095",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:30:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}