April 21, 2021

Investigation Launched As Man Electrocuted After Contact With T&TEC Pole

By Newsroom

Official Statement from T&TEC:

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has launched an investigation into the death of a member of the public, by electrocution.

Initial reports indicate that around 2.00 p.m. today, Ramdath Ramlochan, 57 years old of SS Erin Road, Charlo Village, Penal, was moving a tall bamboo pole on his property when the bamboo made contact with T&TEC’s 132 kV transmission line and he fell to the ground.

A witness informed his relatives, who then contacted the police. He was later pronounced dead on the site by the District Medical Officer. Senior officials and estate police from T&TEC visited the scene and expressed sympathy to Mr Ramlochan’s relatives.

Injury to members of the public under such circumstances is an ongoing concern for T&TEC. We wish to use this opportunity to again remind persons to be vigilant and perform necessary safety checks when working around overhead lines. Keep ladders, scaffolding, roof beams, oversized materials of any type and body parts at least 15 feet from electricity poles and lines. Coming into contact with, or close to, overhead lines can cause electric shock or electrocution (death).

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