Around 6 p.m. on 14/10, passersby discovered a 12-year-old boy lying motionless in a rainwater puddle on Thuan Giao 07 street, Thuan Giao ward, TP HCM. A power pole was located near the victim.

When people approached to check and offer help, some who touched the boy felt a tingling sensation, indicating a suspected electrical leak. They immediately withdrew. Residents then called the electricity department to cut the power supply to remove the victim, but the boy had already died at the scene.

The scene where the boy was found, suspected of electrocution. Photo: Thai Ha

According to local residents, the boy was from An Giang province and lived in TP HCM with his maternal grandfather in a boarding house about 200 m from the incident site. Every day, the two of them would sell lottery tickets around the area. The incident occurred while the boy was selling lottery tickets. This area has recently experienced frequent rain, causing water to accumulate on road surfaces.

A leader from Thuan Giao Ward People's Committee stated that the police are investigating the cause of the incident. The electricity department is also examining the scene to identify the suspected source of the electrical leak. No other injuries have been reported.

Phuoc Tuan - Pham Hai