1 patay, 3 sugatan, nang makuryente sa live wire habang nag-iinstall ng solar street lights
- Four men who were installing solar street lights accidentally hit a live wire, which immediately electr0cuted them
- All four were rushed to the hospital, however, one later succumbed to his injuries
- A video captured rescuers aiding the victims, with one man suffering from serious burns
- Police believe that there was a failure to follow safety protocols, which eventually led to the tragic accident
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Four workers who were installing solar street lights in Cagayan de Oro City were electr0cuted after accidentally coming into contact with a live wire.
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One of them later succumbed to his injuries and died.
According to a report from GMA Regional TV, also covered by EJ Gomez on Unang Balita, the tragic incident took place on Saturday in Barangay Bulua.
A video taken from the scene captured rescuers loading one of the victims into an ambulance while others, who also suffered electr0cution, remained at the site.
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One could see that one of the men sustained severe burns.
Authorities confirmed that all four victims were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, one of them did not survive.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Evan Viñas, spokesperson for the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), stated that the accident was caused by the live wire.
"'Yun talaga ang sanhi, 'yung live wire. So siguro hindi nila nasunod ang mga safety precautions ng kanilang trabaho. So 'yun ang sanhi ng insidente," Viñas explained.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, emphasizing the importance of strict safety protocols when working near electrical lines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
In a separate report, a construction worker also ended up being injured after he held a grounded metal.
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 just about with everyone.
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In another viral local report, a suitcase containing a dead body of a minor girl was found floating on a river in San Jose, Del Monte, Bulacan. According to a report by Bea Pinlac in GMA 7's 'Unang Balita,' residents of the area have been complaining about the foul odor coming from it. When police authorities came to inspect what was inside the suitcase, they found a bloated body of a minor girl. According to the police, the body was in fetal position, clothes were intact, but wounds were found on her body.
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