{
  "id": 2967447,
  "title": "Sabah Electricity confirms fatal electrocution during pole replacement works in Sandakan, one injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sabah-electricity-confirms-fatal-electrocution-during-pole",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/24/sabah-electricity-confirms-fatal-electrocution-during-pole-replacement-works-in-sandakan-one-injured/232491"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A fatal electrocution occurred during pole replacement works in Sandakan, Sabah, on August 22. A worker was found on the electric pole by Sandakan Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station personnel upon their arrival at 7.53pm. The victim, identified as a contractor worker, was confirmed dead on site by paramedics. The second worker involved in the incident sustained injuries and is currently in stable condition. Sabah Electricity confirmed the incident, stating that they are cooperating fully with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the incident. All related works on the site have been temporarily suspended while investigations are ongoing. The utility provider has expressed condolences to the deceased worker's family and sympathy to the injured worker, emphasizing their commitment to safety in all work activities.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sabah Electricity confirms fatal electrocution during pole replacement works in Sandakan, one injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sabah-electricity-confirms-fatal-electrocution-during-pole-2973398",
        "published": "2026-08-24T07:11:34.000Z"
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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."
}