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Two young students killed in electrocution incident at Philippine fun run
A 7-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy died after being electrocuted during a bubble fun run at a school in Cauayan City, Isabela province. The incident has prompted expressions of grief from local education authorities.
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The Schools Division Office of Cauayan City confirmed the deaths of two elementary students who were electrocuted during a bubble fun run held at Cauayan South Central School on Saturday, October 3. The victims, aged 7 and 8, were pronounced dead at the scene following the electrical accident. The incident has left the local education community in mourning as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatalities. The bubble fun run, intended as a recreational activity for students, turned tragic when the electrocution occurred. Education officials expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased learners. Initial investigations are underway to determine the cause of the electrical hazard and establish responsibility for the incident. The tragedy has raised concerns about safety protocols at school-sponsored events in the region.