Police are probing a deadly electrocution that claimed the lifetime of a person in Warrick Fortress, St Mary, on Wednesday.
Preliminary reviews point out that the incident occurred in a yam subject the place the person had gone to work together with a number of pals. The group reportedly arrived on the location at about 9:00 a.m.
Someday later, whereas clearing bushes within the subject, the person reportedly got here into contact with a high-tension electrical energy line operated by the Jamaica Public Service Firm (JPS) that was positioned overhead. He was electrocuted through the encounter.
The injured man was taken to the Port Maria Hospital, the place he was pronounced useless. Legislation enforcement officers who responded to the scene noticed burn accidents on the physique, that are in line with electrocution.
Investigators have since confirmed {that a} JPS transmission line passes by way of the property the place the incident occurred. The facility firm was alerted, and a response staff from its Port Maria workplace was dispatched to the realm.
The Jamaica Constabulary Pressure is advising members of the general public to train excessive warning when working close to overhead energy traces. Residents are additionally being inspired to promptly report any low-hanging or uncovered electrical wires to the related authorities.
