An investigation is underway after a man in Torbay died after being struck by a live wire

    Tuesday, 12 November 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Two women at the scene also sustained injuries and were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. 

    A man is dead after being electrocuted in Torbay. The RNC say just before 9 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 9) police responded to a report that a man had been electrocuted by a live wire in the area of Byrne’s Lane. Further information was received that there was a fire at the same location. Upon arrival, police saw a live wire emitting flames, and located the man. Two women at the scene also sustained injuries and were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. 

    In a statement from Newfoundland Power it says, “A member of the public died after coming into contact with downed electrical wires, broken by a falling tree during high winds.”  Newfoundland Power teams responded quickly and continue to support the police investigation.

     

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