1. “Child dies after electrocution by water”
2. “Four-year-old dies after electrocution by water heater”.
By Trend News Line 2024-02-11 08:57:01.
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Tragedy Strikes as 4-Year-Old Girl is Electrocuted in Siaya County
A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Saturday evening in K’Onyango ‘B’ village, Udira Kamrembo, in Ugenya Sub-County, as a 4-year-old girl lost her life due to electrocution. The young victim, identified as Precious Atieno Oduor, tragically met her untimely demise after coming into contact with a water heater.
Siaya County police Commander, Cleti Kimaiyo, revealed that the distressing incident was reported to the Sega police station by Assistant Chief Michael Nyadenge. According to the report, the incident occurred in the child’s parents’ house. It was discovered that the minor, who was a PP1 pupil at Udira Kamrembo Primary School, had been left at home by her mother, Conslate Akinyi Otieno, while she went to the neighborhood.
Upon her return, Otieno was met with a harrowing scene. She found her precious daughter electrocuted, with the water heater suspected to have been the cause of the tragic accident. The police investigation team from Sega police station arrived at the scene and observed electric burns on the child’s hands, palms, and chest.
Kimaiyo confirmed the unfortunate incident and mentioned that the body of the young victim was taken to Sega Mission Hospital mortuary. It will remain there until a postmortem examination is conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.
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As the community mourns the loss of Precious Atieno Oduor, it serves as a reminder of the importance of electrical safety. Parents and guardians are urged to ensure that potentially dangerous electrical appliances, such as water heaters, are kept out of reach of young children. Additionally, it is crucial to supervise children closely and educate them about the dangers of playing with electrical devices.
The tragedy that unfolded in Siaya County highlights the need for continued efforts to raise awareness about electrical safety. By taking proactive measures and ensuring that electrical hazards are minimized, we can prevent such heartbreaking accidents from occurring in the future. Let us come together as a community to support the grieving family and work towards a safer environment for our children..
– “4-year-old child dies after electrocution by water heater”
– “Tragic electrocution incident involving 4-year-old and water heater”.
