A 17-year-old boy believed to have tapped an overhead electrical line with a metal pole has been electrocuted. Two teenagers were also hurt in the incident in Chorley, Lanchashire, but their injuries aren't believed to be serious. Lancashire Police were called to the scene in Runshaw Hall Lane, Euxton, shortly after 6pm on Saturday having received reports of a child being seriously injured. Police, paramedics and fire service attended but sadly the child, aged 17, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is underway and remains in the very early stages but it is understood the children may have touched an overhead electrical line with a metal pole.

Source: Daily Mirror March 07, 2021 12:36 UTC