{
  "id": 2699095,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "In Sandakan, a 30-year-old electrical contractor named Jai tragically lost his life on August 23 after being electrocuted during a wiring installation near Bandar Tabin Jaya. Upon arrival at the scene, Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station Chief Jimmy Lagung reported the department received an emergency call at 7:53 PM, and seven firefighters and a fire engine arrived at 8:03 PM. Before firefighters could access the area, Sabah Electricity disconnected the electricity supply to ensure safety. Special equipment was then used to lower the victim from the electricity pole, leading to his discovery at the scene. He was promptly taken to be examined by medical personnel, but was pronounced dead on arrival. The incident involved five personnel from Sabah Electricity, two police officers, and two Health Ministry workers. The rescue and recovery operation concluded at 9:40 PM.",
  "summary": "SANDAKAN, Aug 23 — An electrical contractor worker died after he was believed to have been electrocuted while carr...",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:30:10.000Z"
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  "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."
}