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Three teens suffer electric shock as flag contacts power line in Alor Setar
Three teenage boys sustained injuries after a flag pole they were carrying made contact with a high-voltage electricity line during a procession in Alor Setar. The incident occurred when the flagpole struck the overhead power cable.
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ALOR SETAR — Three teenage boys were injured after the flag they were carrying during a procession in Alor Setar came into contact with a high-voltage electrical line, authorities said.
The incident took place when the flagpole struck an overhead power cable during the gathering. All three teenagers received electric shocks as a result of the contact.
The injured boys were attended to by emergency services at the scene. Their conditions and the severity of their injuries were not immediately disclosed.
The incident has raised concerns about safety precautions during public processions and gatherings, particularly regarding the proximity of participants to overhead electrical infrastructure. Authorities have not yet issued statements on whether safety protocols were followed during the event.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.