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One worker dead, 2 hospitalised after electrocution during power pole installation

One worker dead, 2 hospitalised after electrocution during power pole installation

02 Oct 2026 | By Staff Writer

One electricity worker has died and two others have been hospitalised after four workers were reportedly electrocuted while attempting to repair an electricity pole in the Kadawatha-Mankada Road area.


The incident reportedly occurred between 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. today (2), while the high-voltage power line had not been disconnected.


Two injured workers have been admitted to Ragama Hospital.


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