Lineman, laylay na ang katawan habang nirerescue matapos umanong mahawakan ang isang live wire

- A lineman of Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO) has allegedly touched the "primary line" of electricity while doing preventive maintenance in the area

- According to Judyann Santos Rico, the uploader of a video showing rescuers trying to save the lineman, she heard a loud explosion outside

- The victim sustained injuries on his body and was immediately rushed to a hospital, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died

- CENPELCO's management has already created a fact-finding committee that will do a further investigation into the incident, according to them, there should be no electric power on the lines where preventive maintenance is scheduled to be done

A lineman from the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO) reportedly came into contact with a live wire while performing preventive maintenance.

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Judyann Santos Rico, who posted a video of rescuers trying to help the lineman, said she heard a loud explosion outside.

In a report by GMA News, the victim suffered injuries and was rushed to the hospital, but sadly, he passed away.

CENPELCO's management has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate further, stating that there should have been no power on the lines where maintenance was being carried out.

They also promised to financially help the family's victim. The bereaved family hasn't released any statement yet nor entertained any interview invite about the incident.

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News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh