Man dies while connecting illegal electricity in Coniston – KZN
A 53-year man has died after he was electrocuted while illegally connecting electricity on Ramnath Road in Coniston a short while ago (Monday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out at approximately 14:14 & on arrival found the individual loaded into the back of a white Opel Corsa bakkie. Medics examined him and found that he showed no signs of life. He was declared deceased at the scene.
Bystanders who gathered at the scene explained that the deceased resides in a neighbouring informal settlement. He was assisting with illegal electricity connections (picture 3) when he was electrocuted. The man was then loaded into a bakkie with the intention of driving him to hospital however when it was established that he was no longer breathing the driver contacted RUSA for assistance. The identity of the deceased has been established and his next of kin has been informed of the incident.
The South African Police are on scene and investigating further.
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