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