A teenager who was believed to have been holding a metal pole that touched an overhead electric line has died, police said.
The 17-year-old boy was electrocuted at Runshaw Hall Lane, Euxton at about 18:00 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said.It is understood to have happened near Euxton Villa Football Club, near Chorley. Insp John McNamara said: "This appalling incident has led to the tragic death of a young man and my thoughts are first and foremost with his family and loved ones at this time. The family are being supported by specially trained officers."Utterly devastating news coming from Euxton Villa Fc this morning .
On behalf of all the club we would like to offer sincerest condolences to the family and friends at this very sad time .
Since when did touching an electrical fence kill you? Makes me question whether it was properly maintained. Tragic. RIP
Kids will be kids but... damn.
Well yeah, that would do it
This has happened several times in the last 5-10 years.
Such a sad story, poor kid. Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends
Darwin’s law of natural selection is 👍
Rip lad.
😔 RIP
Some unbelievably insensitive replies to this tragedy. But you carry on with your vitriolic posts while those of us who care try to help his many friends come to terms with it.
dseselectric I’ll be honest I haven’t yet watched your vid in the Pub Sparky, but yet another that has sadly died... maybe not a “””””electricians”””””” fault but still sad
Used to be TV adverts on the danger of overhead lines when I was a kid.....maybe some more wouldn't hurt.
Shocking 😢
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