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.
Deer Lake issues an alert after reports of a lynx sighting in the town
Marina Redmond honoured with the Premier’s Medal for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation
Time to get yer moose, Big Game License draw results are online
Man reported missing from Corner Brook located deceased
Bulk garbage collection in Corner Brook won't be finished until next week
