Fatal Electrocution Incident During Power Pole Repair in Kadawatha-Mankada Road

One worker died and two others were hospitalized after an electrocution incident during a power pole repair in Kadawatha-Mankada Road. The incident occurred while the high-voltage power line was not disconnected, leading to the tragic outcome.

Key facts

• One worker died in the incident.
• Two workers were hospitalized.
• The incident occurred between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• The workers were electrocuted due to an undisconnected high-voltage power line.
• The injured workers were taken to Ragama Hospital.

Sources

• The Morning