How High-Voltage Power Lines Pose Hidden Risks During Public Street Events
Three teenage boys were rushed to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar last night after suffering electric shocks during a temple procession in Mergong . What happened? The incident took place around 9.00pm while thousands of people were taking part in a street procession. According to the Mergong Vegetable Temple Association, it was raining…
Three teenage boys were rushed to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar last night after suffering electric shocks during a temple procession in Mergong .
What happened?
The incident took place around 9.00pm while thousands of people were taking part in a street procession. According to the Mergong Vegetable Temple Association, it was raining lightly with strong winds at the time.
The group was carrying a flag when the wind allegedly caused the bamboo pole to hit a high-voltage power line overhead .
Victims currently in the red zone
The victims—two 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old—were immediately taken to the hospital for emergency care. They are currently being treated in the red zone of the HSB Emergency and Trauma Department .
First time such an accident has occurred
As of now, there is no further update on the teenagers' medical condition. Association officials stated that this is the first time such an accident has happened during one of their events .
