A police officer was electrocuted to death while repairing a water pump.

Dao Tho - Dinh Tuan DNUM_ADZAGZCABI 18:35

(Baonghean.vn) - While connecting the electric wire of a water pump to clean a pig pen, a police officer in Yen Na commune (Tuong Duong district) was electrocuted to death.

According to information from Mr. Luong Van Canh - Head of Yen Na Commune Police (Tuong Duong District), a case of electrocution death has just occurred in the area. The victim is Mr. Cut Van Truong (born in 1979), residing in Huoi Xen village.

Ngôi nhà nơi anh Cụt Văn Trường tử vong. Ảnh: Đào Thọ
The house where Mr. Cut Van Truong died. Photo: Dao Tho

The initial cause was determined, at around 11am today (June 3), Mr. Cut Van Truong brought the water pump down to Ve stream behind his house to pump water up to clean the pigsty. Due to carelessness while connecting the electrical wires, Mr. Truong was electrocuted and died shortly after.

Nhiều người đến chia buồn cùng gia quyến anh Cụt Văn Trường. Ảnh: Đình Tuân
Many people came to offer condolences to the family of Mr. Cut Van Truong. Photo: Dinh Tuan

It is known that Mr. Cut Van Truong was a police officer of Huoi Xen village. Currently, the family is organizing a funeral according to local customs.

Dao Tho - Dinh Tuan