Electrocuted inside an isolation facility
A utility worker was killed while a member of the security unit was injured after they were electrocuted at the isolation facility of Davao International Airport, Tuesday afternoon.
According to the report of Sasa Police Station, 39-year-old Akmad Catuyo sustained injuries when the incident occurred, and is now being treated at the hospital.
Edgardo Lacabo, 31, died immediately due to severe electrical injuries.
The two allegedly tried to fix the canopy tent pole at the exit gate of the isolation facility after it was slightly damaged due to strong winds.
The two were accidentally electrocuted due to a broken electrical wire connected from the portalet or portable toilet.
Medical personnel responded immediately where the accident took place.
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Davao Light and Power Co. has already repaired the broken electrical wires.
The local government will provide assistance to the families of the victims.
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