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.
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP looking to arrest 25-year-old Colby Michael Ford
Grenfell Campus cuts three electives due to lack of staff
Grenfell Campus staff and students to remember Dr. Lois Sherlow tomorrow at the Backlot
National Housing Day is tomorrow and everyone is invited to the Majestic Lawn
New PET scanner coming soon to Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook
