A 26-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an illegal electricity connection in KZN. Image via Facebook/ Reaction Unit South Africa
Man, 26, dies after electrocuted by illegal electricity connection
A 26-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an illegal electricity connection in an area known as Mashimane in Hilltop, Inanda – KZN.
A 26-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an illegal electricity connection in KZN. Image via Facebook/ Reaction Unit South Africa
A 26-year-old man from Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) was killed after being electrocuted by an illegal electricity connection approximately 50 meters from his home in Hilltop, Inanda on Sunday, 19 February.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) said they received a call for assistance at approximately 10:14.
Upon arrival, they discovered the man lying on an exposed electrical cable. He showed no signs of life and was declared deceased.
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“According to his mother, the deceased was visiting a friend in the area last night and did not return. Residents discovered his body this morning.
“He sustained burns to parts of his body that made contact with the electricity connection,” said RUSA.
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