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Four workers at St Andrew's School, Turi nursing burn injuries after electrocution incident

The four men who are recuperating at St Joseph's Hospital in Molo

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by Tabnacha Odeny

News28 February 2024 - 07:49
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In Summary


  • The four men aged between 50 and 60 were moving a tent at the school's compound when it came into contact with a three-phase power line.
  • Police and Kenya Power officials said they are investigating the incident.

At least four junior employees of St Andrews School, Turi in Molo, Nakuru County are nursing severe burn injuries after they were electrocuted.

Police said the incident happened Tuesday.

However, the school's administration did not pick our the call to speak on the incident when we reached out.

The four men aged between 50 and 60 were moving a tent at the school's compound when it came into contact with a three-phase power line. This caused their burns, police said.

Police and  Kenya Power and Lighting Company officials visited the scene before visiting the four men who were recuperating at St Joseph's Hospital in Molo.

The police said the victims were in stable condition. They sustained burns on their chests and legs.

Police and Kenya Power officials said they are investigating the incident.

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