KUDAT — A 56-year-old Filipino contractor worker died after being electrocuted while carrying out light installation and repair work at the gate of SRK (C) Lok Yuk Batu 1 here this morning.
A Sabah Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said the Kudat Fire and Rescue Station received an emergency call at 8.31 am and dispatched nine personnel to the scene, arriving four minutes later.
“The victim was carrying out light installation and repair work near the school gate when the ladder he was using came into contact with an electrical cable, causing him to suffer an electric shock before falling,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
The spokesperson said the rescue team contacted Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) at 8.40 am to disconnect the electricity supply to ensure the safety of rescue personnel.
SESB personnel arrived at 9.12 am and cut off the electricity supply, allowing the rescue team to retrieve the victim safely.
The victim was subsequently confirmed dead at the scene by Ministry of Health personnel.
He was then handed over to the police for further action.
The operation ended at 9.46 am after the rescue team ensured there were no further hazards at the scene.
