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Worker dies in electrocution incident during pole replacement in Sandakan
A fatal electrocution has claimed the life of one worker in Sandakan, while another sustained injuries during routine electrical pole installation works. The incident occurred at Bandar Tabin Jaya, according to Sabah Electricity.
LSN Malaysia ·
SANDAKAN — A worker has been fatally electrocuted while undertaking installation work on an electrical pole in the Bandar Tabin Jaya area of Sandakan, Sabah Electricity has confirmed. The incident resulted in one death and left a second worker injured, according to the utility company.
Details regarding the exact circumstances of the electrocution remain under investigation. The injured worker received medical attention following the workplace accident.
Sabah Electricity did not immediately disclose the identities of those affected or provide further specifics about the nature of the pole replacement works that were underway at the time of the incident.
The electrocution marks a serious workplace safety concern in the region and is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of safety protocols during high-voltage electrical installation and maintenance operations. Relevant authorities are expected to investigate the incident further.