Two women at the scene also sustained injuries and were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.
A man is dead after being electrocuted in Torbay. The RNC say just before 9 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 9) police responded to a report that a man had been electrocuted by a live wire in the area of Byrne’s Lane. Further information was received that there was a fire at the same location. Upon arrival, police saw a live wire emitting flames, and located the man. Two women at the scene also sustained injuries and were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.
In a statement from Newfoundland Power it says, “A member of the public died after coming into contact with downed electrical wires, broken by a falling tree during high winds.” Newfoundland Power teams responded quickly and continue to support the police investigation.
Public tour at the Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook tomorrow; regular hours to start Sunday.
MA Walk in Corner Brook is this Sunday
An influx of tourists are expected in NL this year
Continuous glucose monitors to be available to qualifiers this fall
College of the North Atlantic scores high in the research category
